Description
A delightful blend of sweetness and savory goodness, this Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over them.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and spoon some leftover marinade over the chicken.
- Cook for another 6-7 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle leftover sauce over the top.
Notes
Let the marinade sit for a few minutes before using to enhance flavors. This dish pairs well with rice, salad, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, brown sugar, easy dinner, weeknight meal, family recipe