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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Delicious Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 123 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 3-4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to season the chicken

Sauce

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the brown sugar sauce over top.
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F with a meat thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven and add to serving plates. Drizzle the liquid from the baking dish over top of the cooked chicken. This sauce also tastes great drizzled over pasta and rice!

Notes

This recipe is great for a quick weeknight dinner and pairs well with rice or pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked chicken, Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken, chicken recipe, dinner recipe, easy chicken, savory chicken
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