Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

This brown sugar garlic chicken is juicy, flavorful, and baked in the oven in just 25 minutes. The chicken is coated in a sweet garlic sauce that caramelizes while baking, leaving you with tender meat and a glossy glaze. From andianne.com.

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken


Ingredients:

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil - for brushing chicken
Salt and pepper (if tolerated)- to season the chicken

For the Sauce:
¼ cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp garlic powder or use 2 cloves minced garlic for bold flavor
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt (if tolerated)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (if tolerated)


Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed baking dish with non-stick spray (or line with foil for easy cleanup). Pat 3-4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Pour the brown sugar garlic sauce evenly over the top, coating each piece.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part.

If the sauce starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil for the last few minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute for tender, juicy slices. Drizzle the pan sauce over the chicken before serving - it's thin and perfect for spooning over rice, noodles, or veggies.