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Brown Sugar Italian Chicken

Brown Sugar Italian Chicken
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Brown Sugar Italian Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish combining tender boneless chicken breasts glazed in a sweet and tangy brown sugar Italian dressing sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe blends savory garlic, aromatic herbs, and caramelized sweetness for a perfectly balanced meal ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Marinade & Sauce

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the natural flavor and complement the marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and Italian dressing until smooth. Add the seasoned chicken breasts, coating them fully. Let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate and the sugar to begin caramelizing.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, creating a caramelized glaze from the brown sugar.
  4. Simmer with Sauce: Pour the leftover marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly and coat the chicken in a sticky, flavorful glaze.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving platter. Spoon any remaining sauce from the pan over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and retain juiciness.
  • Keep marinating time short (10-15 minutes) to avoid the acid in the dressing from overly breaking down the chicken texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing to achieve a proper golden crust instead of steaming.
  • If the sauce seems too thin, remove the chicken and let the sauce simmer off the heat until it thickens.
  • Allow cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to keep juices sealed inside.

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Keywords: brown sugar chicken, Italian chicken recipe, quick chicken dinner, sweet and savory chicken, easy weeknight chicken

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