Sautéed garlic gives this sweet chicken a subtle, slightly nutty flavor. Quick to prepare, this dish makes a delicious weeknight meal. Take care not to sauté the garlic too long or over too high a heat to prevent burning.
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Sweet Garlic Chicken
5 from 1 vote
Sautéed garlic gives this sweet chicken a slightly nutty flavor. It’s quick to prepare and makes a delicious weeknight meal.
AuthorMary Ann
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten-free
Servings 6 servings
Calories 263
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, flattened
- 6 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).
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While the oven preheats, heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and tender—watch carefully so it does not brown or burn. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the brown sugar until combined.
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Push the garlic and brown sugar mixture to one side of the pan. Arrange the flattened chicken breasts in the pan and spoon the garlic-sugar mixture over each piece. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bake the chicken uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Start checking after about 10 minutes to ensure the brown sugar glaze isn’t burning. Remove from oven and let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For even cooking, use thin-cut breasts or flatten or butterfly thicker breasts before cooking.
Avoid sautéing the garlic too long or over high heat to prevent a bitter, burnt taste.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 263 calCarbohydrates: 13 gProtein: 32 gFat: 9 gSodium: 179 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 12 gNet Carbohydrates: 12 g
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