Description

This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Tender, boneless chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic, infused with a hint of ground ginger. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or your favorite vegetables for an indulgent yet easy-to-make meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Sauce

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Cooking and Garnish

2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavor of the meat.
Heat Oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking, which ensures a good sear.
Sear Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust and the inside is no longer pink.
Make Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional ground ginger in a small bowl until combined.
Add Sauce to Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet to coat evenly.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer with the chicken for 10 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to verify that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds over the chicken for a fresh, colorful finish.
Serve: Serve the succulent Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken alongside steamed rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete and delicious meal.

Notes

Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken to allow proper browning.
If you prefer, substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Adjust the brown sugar quantity to make the sauce sweeter or less sweet based on your preference.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
Use fresh garlic for best flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.