Description
This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and savory brown sugar and garlic sauce. Perfectly seared and simmered to develop rich flavors, this recipe is garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for an added burst of taste and appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and let it warm up until shimmering.
- Sear Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the heated skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 6 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger if using.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Check Doneness: Use a food thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds over the chicken to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Serve the brown sugar garlic chicken with your choice of steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Optionally add ground ginger to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked for safety by checking the internal temperature.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content if desired.
