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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and savory brown sugar and garlic sauce. The combination of brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme, and seasonings creates a deliciously sticky coating that caramelizes beautifully. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and uses stovetop cooking to achieve juicy, flavorful chicken every time.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to season

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. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides. This ensures the meat is well-flavored before cooking.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved, creating a sweet and aromatic glaze.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness.
  4. Glaze the Chicken: Pour the brown sugar garlic sauce over the chicken breasts in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes, turning the chicken in the glaze to coat evenly, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize slightly.
  5. Serve: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the chicken for added flavor. This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcook the chicken breasts to keep them tender and juicy.
  • If you prefer, fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a more pronounced garlic flavor.
  • You can adjust the amount of brown sugar if you want it sweeter or less sweet.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, verify that your brown sugar and spices are certified gluten-free.
  • For extra depth, a splash of soy sauce or apple cider vinegar can be added to the sauce.

Keywords: brown sugar chicken, garlic chicken, sweet and savory chicken, stovetop chicken, easy chicken recipe

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