Description
Flavorful, easy‑to‑make boneless, skinless chicken breasts baked in a sweet and savory brown sugar garlic sauce—ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3‑4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil (to brush on chicken)
- Salt and pepper (to season chicken)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt (for sauce)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Spray a baking dish with non‑stick cooking spray.
- Brush olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts; season each side with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 Tbsp water, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the brown sugar garlic sauce over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165 °F).
- Remove from oven and drizzle any pan sauce over the chicken before serving. Let it rest a few minutes for juicier texture.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165 °F for safety and juiciness.
- Let the chicken rest briefly after baking to help redistribute juices.
- The pan sauce is delicious drizzled over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx.)
