Description
These garlic brown sugar baked chicken breasts are sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken is coated in a caramelized garlic glaze with a touch of heat for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cayenne pepper and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the dark brown sugar until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and coat them evenly with the brown sugar mixture.
- Sprinkle the dried parsley over the chicken.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve the chicken hot with the sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Add extra cayenne pepper for a spicier version.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred.
- Use fresh parsley as a garnish for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
