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Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is delicious!

A simple yet irresistible dish featuring chicken breasts glazed in a sticky, sweet-savory brown sugar garlic sauce. A quick weeknight favorite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and water. Stir and simmer until bubbly and slightly thickened.
  4. Return chicken to the pan, coat in sauce, and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
  5. Serve with rice or veggies and garnish with parsley.
  6.  

Notes

  • Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice for extra zing.
  • Great with thighs or drumsticks too.

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