Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken, a delightful dish that merges sweet and savory elements for an unforgettable meal. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a rich garlic sauce with hints of brown sugar and honey. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Place seasoned chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add remaining marinade to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing; drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg