Description
This Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare juicy chicken breasts with a sweet and savory twist. The combination of brown sugar, garlic, and spices creates a flavorful glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, making this a perfect main course for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Garlic Brown Sugar Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the garlic mixture: In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spoon the garlic brown sugar mixture over each piece.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, basting once halfway through with pan juices.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option—adjust baking time accordingly.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the garlic mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
