Description
Sweet & Savory Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken provides a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that marries sweet brown sugar with aromatic garlic for a perfectly balanced glaze. This simple baked chicken uses boneless skinless chicken breasts, soy sauce, and vegetable oil, creating a sticky coating that caramelizes in the oven. In just 30 minutes you can serve four juicy, tender servings, ideal for family meals, quick prep, or casual entertaining. It pairs with rice, roasted veggies or a salad and sauce
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and oil together.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, place in a baking dish.
- Pour glaze over chicken, coat evenly.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, serve.
Notes
- For extra caramelization
- broil for the last 2‑3 minutes. Can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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