Description
Quick and delicious chicken breasts smothered in a caramelized brown sugar glaze with vibrant garlic notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the brown sugar mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. Searing the chicken before baking can add a nice caramelized crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, brown sugar, quick dinner, easy recipe