Description
This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a savory-sweet garlic and brown sugar sauce. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Pair it with rice and a veggie salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a small sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until tender. Turn off the heat and stir in the brown sugar until combined.
- Prepare Chicken: In a lightly greased casserole dish, place the chicken breasts and cover them with the garlic and brown sugar mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake the chicken for 15 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken hot with rice and a veggie salad.
Notes
For easier cleanup, line the casserole dish with tinfoil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15-30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg