Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

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5 from 3 votes

Yield: 4 servings

This juicy garlic brown sugar chicken recipe is an easy sweet and savory dinner perfect with just about any side you can think of!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves fresh garlic, sliced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and set aside.
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add chicken, cover pan, and cook for 12 minutes. Flip chicken breasts and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked throughly (once the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F on an instant read meat thermometer).
Sprinkle the tops of each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Cover pan with lid once more and let the brown sugar melt, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Place the chicken in a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat as usual.

Reheat: Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon water and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. You can also heat it in a covered skillet, with a little water, over medium heat for about 8 minutes. For large portions, place in a covered baking dish and bake in oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

Spicy: Sweet and spicy is an amazing combination! Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chili oil to taste for some heat.

BBQ Sauce: Pour 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove it from the heat and enjoy.

Add Herbs: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of fresh or dried rosemary, thyme, or sage into the pan when you cook the garlic. Let it release its aroma and cook the chicken as usual for hints of herbiness.

Marinate: Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic, and 1/4 cup honey mustard until well combined. Place the chicken inside a large plastic bag or bowl with the marinade. Shake well and refrigerate it overnight. The next day pour off the excess and prepare as usual, grill, or bake the chicken!

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast, Calories: 344kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 139mg, Sodium: 291mg, Potassium: 661mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 401IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg