Brown sugar chicken is a simple recipe where chicken is baked with Brown sugar, garlic, and spices to create a sweet and savory glaze. 🍗
Chicken and Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken
Place chicken in a greased baking dish. - Make the glaze
In a bowl mix brown sugar, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. - Coat the chicken
Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken pieces. - Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze becomes slightly caramelized. - Serve
Spoon the sauce from the pan over the chicken before serving.
Optional Additions
- Add a little Soy sauce for a deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley for freshness.
Good Side Dishes
- Brown rice
- Roasted vegetables
- Mashed potatoes
✅ Tip: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the brown sugar mixture for 1–2 hours before baking.
If you want, I can also share a 3-ingredient brown sugar chicken recipe that’s extremely easy and popular. 🍗✨
