Name: Brown Sugar and Garlic Baked Chicken Breasts
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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April 29, 2025

7 Ingredients

EASY

Sweet and aromatic, this easy recipe is a majorly flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts.

Brown Sugar and Garlic Baked Chicken Breasts

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Brown Sugar and Garlic Baked Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the salt and black pepper. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil.

Sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken breasts and gently pat it down to create an even coating. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken.

Bake the chicken breasts on middle rack of oven for 15 minutes.

Open the oven and spoon any released juices over the top of the chicken breasts. Continue baking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, 10-15 minutes.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Spoon any caramelized drippings in the pan over the chicken breasts. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sugar Caramelization Magic 🍯
Pat chicken breasts completely dry before applying brown sugar to ensure perfect caramelization and prevent steaming instead of browning.
Garlic Intensity Control 🧄
Mince garlic ultra-fine or use a microplane to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large garlic chunks burning during baking.
Chicken Thickness Matters 📏
Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry edges or raw centers.
Oil-Sugar Balance 💧
Mix extra-virgin olive oil with brown sugar to create a smooth, clingy glaze that adheres perfectly to the chicken surface.
Resting Rack Technique 🍽️
Let baked chicken rest on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain crisp caramelized exterior.