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Brown Sugar Baked Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Brown Sugar Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful sweet and savory dry Italian dressing and brown sugar mix, baked to juicy perfection and finished with a broil for a caramelized, lightly golden top. It’s an easy and delicious weeknight meal that can be served fresh or stored for convenient use throughout the week.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 20 ounce (4 5-ounce pieces) boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed

Seasoning Mix

  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.7 ounce packet dry Italian dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Other

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, the dry Italian dressing mix (use the dry packet contents only, do not rehydrate), and sweet paprika. Mix these ingredients evenly to create a flavorful seasoning blend.
  3. Prep Baking Dish: Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier after cooking.
  4. Season Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Using a pastry brush, apply olive oil to both sides of each chicken piece. Then sprinkle the brown sugar seasoning mix evenly on both sides of the chicken. Using your hands, rub the seasoning into the chicken to ensure full coverage and maximum flavor.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through (an internal temperature of 165°F is recommended for safety).
  6. Broil for Finish: Switch your oven setting to broil. Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes until the top becomes lightly golden and bubbly, creating a delicious caramelized finish.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This recipe is ideal for making extra portions to use in salads, omelets, or quick dinners throughout the week.
  • Freezing: Do not freeze cooked chicken that was previously frozen to maintain quality and safety.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 5 ounces)
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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