Here’s a delicious Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken recipe that’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with rice or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Make the garlic brown sugar mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Cook the chicken:
- Place chicken in a greased baking dish.
- Spoon the garlic brown sugar mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes (or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Optional finishing touch:
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to caramelize the sugar on top.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic brown sugar mixture for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for a tangy kick.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
If you want, I can also give a stovetop skillet version that’s faster and still perfectly caramelized.
Do you want me to give that version too?
