Description
Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken combines the rich, savory flavor of garlic with the sweetness of brown sugar to create a deliciously sticky glaze. This easy-to-make recipe cooks chicken breasts to tender perfection, while the high baking temperature ensures a crispy, caramelized finish. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this dish is sure to satisfy with its savory-sweet balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Cooking the Garlic: In a small sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until tender and fragrant. Be cautious not to brown the garlic.
- Creating the Glaze: Remove the garlic from heat and stir in the brown sugar until it completely dissolves, forming a smooth glaze.
- Preparing the Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the garlic-brown sugar glaze over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Baking: Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The glaze will caramelize into a sticky coating.
- Final Touches and Serving: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure juicy, tender meat.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Larger breasts may take up to 30 minutes.
- For a slightly smokier flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika to the glaze.
- If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the amount of brown sugar to 3 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg