Description
Garlic chicken bake delivers a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Succulent chicken breasts infused with aromatic herbs and golden garlic create a simple yet irresistible dinner sensation you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) brown sugar
Cooking Liquid:
- 3 teaspoons (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 500°F, preparing a casserole dish with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing minced garlic until it becomes fragrant and translucent, taking care not to let it darken and develop a bitter undertone.
- Remove the garlic from heat and fold in brown sugar, creating a luscious glaze that balances sweet and savory notes, ensuring the ingredients meld seamlessly.
- Arrange chicken fillets in the prepared baking vessel, positioning them evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Lavishly drizzle the caramelized garlic-sugar mixture over each chicken piece, using a brush or spoon to coat every surface thoroughly.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper across the chicken, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast uncovered for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and enhance overall flavor and tenderness.
Notes
- Searing garlic quickly prevents burnt, bitter flavors and creates a smooth, aromatic base for the sweet and savory coating.
- Brown sugar transforms the garlic mixture into a delectable glaze that caramelizes beautifully during high-temperature baking.
- High oven temperature ensures crispy, golden chicken exterior while maintaining juicy, tender meat inside.
- Generously coating chicken with garlic-sugar mixture guarantees maximum flavor penetration and rich, complex taste profile.
- Cooking time varies depending on chicken thickness, so use meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg