Description
Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a glossy brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully, creating an irresistible aroma and taste. This recipe is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your cravings in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger to create the glaze.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the baking dish, pour the glaze over it, and bake for approximately 15 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or veggies, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg