Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe
This Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Tender chicken breasts are coated with a garlic brown sugar paste and baked to perfection, creating a caramelized crust that is simply irresistible. Serve this easy and flavorful dish with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sauté garlic: In a small skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix brown sugar: Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar to form a paste.
- Prepare chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add garlic mixture: Spread the garlic brown sugar mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Broil: For a caramelized top, broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with thighs or drumsticks, adjusting the baking time accordingly.
- Pair with roasted veggies, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
