Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

An easy, flavorful way to transform ordinary chicken breasts into a sweet-and-savory weeknight dinner! This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is baked in a simple brown sugar garlic sauce and ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted veggies.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil, for brushing
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Brush the chicken with olive oil on both sides and season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 3: Bake the Chicken
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour the brown sugar sauce evenly over the top. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 4: Serve
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Drizzle the sauce from the baking dish over the chicken. This sauce is also delicious over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

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Tips & Tricks

• Season each chicken breast well for extra flavor.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness (165°F internal).
• Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
• The sauce is naturally thin—perfect for drizzling.

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Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave for 1–2 minutes or warm in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until heated through.

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This easy Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory weeknight winner that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or vegetables. Perfect for busy evenings when you want something quick, simple, and delicious!