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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts

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Welcome to Part 4 of 4 of my kitchen guide for Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Breasts. Whether you are meal-prepping for the week ahead or saving leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch, here is how to keep every bite fresh.

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How to Store, Freeze & Reheat

This dish is wonderful over rice, mashed potatoes, or with a side of roasted green beans. The sauce is also amazing spooned over noodles or used as a dip for crusty bread.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or water to revive the sauce – avoid the microwave if you can, as it can toughen the chicken.

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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.