Description
Sweet and savory oven‑baked chicken coated in brown sugar and Italian seasoning mix, with a lightly caramelized glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 (≈0.7‑oz) packet dry Italian dressing seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (≈218°C). Line a baking dish with foil or spray with cooking spray.
- If using chicken breasts, pound them between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper to an even thickness.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the dry Italian dressing seasoning mix.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Then coat both sides of each chicken piece with the brown sugar‑Italian seasoning mixture. Place in the prepared baking dish. If there is leftover sugar mixture, sprinkle it over the top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20‑25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (≈74°C).
- Optional: Switch oven to broil and broil the chicken for 1‑2 minutes to caramelize the top. Watch carefully so sugar doesn’t burn.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pan juices over the chicken.
Notes
- Using thighs will make it more forgiving (less likely to dry out).
- Broiling is optional and should be done for just a short time because sugar burns easily.
- Line the dish with foil for easier cleanup.
- Leftovers are good in wraps, salads, or reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (≈ one chicken breast with glaze)
- Calories: ≈240‑320 kcal
- Sugar: ≈25‑30 g
- Sodium: depends on dressing mix, ≈100‑300 mg
- Fat: ≈4‑8 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈1‑2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈2‑5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈27‑35 g
- Fiber: ≈0‑1 g
- Protein: ≈22‑30 g
- Cholesterol: ≈100‑110 mg
