Description
This deliciously sweet and savory dish is perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful brown sugar garlic marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or a gluten-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or your favorite herb)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well covered. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes if time allows.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the chicken breasts for firm tofu for a vegan alternative. Serve with rice or quinoa for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg