Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts
A comforting dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with savory garlic, perfect for quick weeknight meals or leisurely weekend cooking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts lean protein
- 1/4 cup brown sugar sweetness and moisture
- 1 Tbsp water to blend ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic powder savory depth
- 1 tsp dried thyme herbal note
- 1/2 tsp salt seasoning balance
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper slight heat
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until fully combined.
Baking
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the brown sugar sauce over the top, ensuring they are well coated.
- Put the dish in the oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- After removing the dish from the oven, transfer the chicken to serving plates and drizzle the liquid from the baking dish over the cooked chicken.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables, fresh salad, pasta, or rice for versatile meal options. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to maintain its juices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgSugar: 13g
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