Shocking Easy Garlic Chicken: 1 Flawless Meal
Create a quick, sweet, and savory chicken dish using a simple brown sugar and garlic glaze. This recipe brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake and Sear
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and dried oregano to create the glaze.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Brush half of the glaze mixture evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Brush with the remaining glaze. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra shine, you can briefly broil the chicken for the last minute of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning the sugar.
- This chicken pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh green salad.
- Richard suggests tasting the glaze before applying it; adjust the vinegar if you prefer it tangier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg