Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 5 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Onion powder
• 1 Parsley, Fresh
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/3 cup Brown sugar, light packed
• 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is coated.
5. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and caramelized. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
7. Optional: For extra browning, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
9. Add the unsalted butter to the baking dish during the last 5-10 minutes of baking for extra richness and shine.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!