Description
This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is sweet, savory, and incredibly flavorful. Juicy chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with caramelized brown sugar, creating a sticky glaze that’s perfect for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Make sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in brown sugar and honey until combined.
- Assemble: Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the garlic brown sugar sauce over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve: Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra caramelization, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end. This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic chicken, brown sugar chicken, baked chicken, sweet savory chicken, easy dinner