Description
This brown sugar garlic chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner made with simple pantry ingredients. Juicy chicken breasts bake in a sweet garlic glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The result is a tender, savory chicken dish with a hint of sweetness that pairs perfectly with rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat and cook the minced garlic briefly until soft and fragrant without browning. Remove from heat.
3. Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
4. Stir brown sugar into the sautéed garlic mixture until fully combined.
5. Spread the garlic and brown sugar mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
6. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Cook garlic only until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
The brown sugar melts while baking and forms a sweet glaze on the chicken.
Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Chicken is safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast