Description
Succulent garlic brown sugar chicken delivers a mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts glazed with caramelized garlic and brown sugar promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6–8 chicken thighs)
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 190C (375F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Seasoning: Pat the chicken dry and generously season with salt, pepper, and paprika, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Marinade Creation: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, and oregano, whisking until a smooth, glossy marinade forms.
- Coating: Thoroughly coat the chicken with the prepared marinade, allowing the mixture to completely envelop the meat, creating a rich, flavorful layer.
- Roasting: Transfer the chicken to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Verify doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches 74C (165F). For an extra crispy exterior, activate the broiler during the final cooking minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest briefly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, fresh element to the dish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure Chicken Dryness: Pat chicken thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, guaranteeing crispy caramelization and better marinade absorption.
- Balanced Seasoning Strategy: Use minimal salt since brown sugar and butter already provide rich flavor complexity, preventing potential over-salting.
- Precise Temperature Control: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 74C internal temperature, preventing undercooking while maintaining juicy chicken texture.
- Broiler Technique Mastery: Watch carefully during final broiling moments to achieve golden-brown caramelization without burning the sugary marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg