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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe
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This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet brown sugar and savory garlic creates a delicious glaze that coats tender chicken breasts. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper (to season the chicken)

Brown Sugar Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: 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.
  2. Mix Brown Sugar Sauce: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 Tbsp water, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper.
  3. Coat Chicken: Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the brown sugar sauce over top.
  4. Bake: 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.
  5. Serve: 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!

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Keywords: Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken, Baked Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken

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