Description
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory baked chicken dish featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, then baked in a flavorful garlic and brown sugar sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients like garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, and butter to create a perfect weeknight meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce & Seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set them aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Brown Sugar: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for an additional minute, allowing it to melt and blend with the garlic to form a sweet, aromatic sauce.
- Combine and Bake: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the garlic-brown sugar sauce over each piece. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Once baked, spoon more sauce over the chicken, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic-brown sugar mixture while sautéing.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking the chicken.
- Ensure your skillet is oven-safe to avoid any damage when transferring to the oven.
