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Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

4.5 from 13 reviews

Deliciously sweet and savory, this Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is a perfect easy dinner option. Tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful garlic brown sugar sauce, baked to perfection. A versatile dish that pairs well with various sides.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Garlic Brown Sugar Mixture:

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish:

  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Sauté garlic: In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Mix sauce: Remove skillet from heat and stir in brown sugar and soy sauce until combined.
  4. Prepare chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place in baking dish.
  5. Add sauce: Spoon garlic brown sugar mixture over chicken.
  6. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
  7. Baste: Baste chicken with pan sauce halfway through baking.
  8. Garnish: Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for added flavor before baking.
  • Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
  • Can substitute chicken thighs, adjusting cook time.

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