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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts

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In Part 3 of making Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by searing the chicken on both sides until it’s golden – this locks in flavor and creates those tasty browned bits that make the sauce sing. Don’t rush this step; patience here pays off.

Then you’ll build the sauce right in the same skillet, scraping up every little bit. Once the chicken goes back in, the simmering does the rest – you’ll know it’s ready when the sauce coats the back of a spoon and the chicken is tender.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts
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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts

Juicy chicken breasts are seared then simmered in a sweet-savory brown sugar garlic sauce that clings to every bite. It's the kind of easy weeknight dinner that feels special but comes together in one skillet.

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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings4 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories390 kcal

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown (not fully cooked through). Remove to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in brown sugar, chicken broth, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer on low for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal).
  5. If desired, stir in butter for a glossy finish. Serve immediately with sauce spooned over.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra tenderness, pound the chicken to even thickness before cooking. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth to keep the sauce silky.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 390 kcalProtein: 32gCarbs: 22gFat: 18gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.