5.0 from 9 votes
Brown Sugar Chicken
Brown sugar chicken is easy to make for a tender and delicious entree with sweet, spicy flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook just until softened and fragrant—do not brown. Remove the garlic from the stove and stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce and chili flakes.
- Add the chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Top each breast with the garlic brown sugar mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the meat.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- If the chicken breasts are larger or smaller than 6 ounces each, the cooking time may need to be adjusted.
- Brown sugar substitutes can be used in this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
254
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.