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Brown Sugar Chicken Breast

Sticky Brown Sugar Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden. Remove to a plate.
  2. Lower heat to medium-low, melt butter, add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then whisk in brown sugar and soy sauce. Bubble gently for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  3. Return chicken to the pan, spoon glaze over, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Flip once and add a splash of water if glaze tightens.
  4. Rest chicken briefly, slice against the grain, drizzle remaining glaze over top, and serve hot.

Notes

Let the chicken rest a few minutes before slicing so the juices settle. If you prefer a thicker glaze, cook it 30 seconds longer in Step 2 before adding the chicken back.