Description
Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken is a delightful dish that marries sweet caramel notes with savory undertones, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken coated in a glossy, flavorful glaze that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma and leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Sear chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking, allowing it to thicken and coat the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with extra glaze and garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg