Description
Sweet Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, sticky garlic sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With each bite, the sweet and savory flavors create a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone craving more. Serve it over rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s not just delicious but also visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop garlic and green onions; measure sauce ingredients.
- Coat chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes each side).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Pour over seared chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle green onions on top, and serve hot over rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg