Description
This simple yet flavorful 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the tangy zest of Italian dressing mix to create a quick and delicious baked chicken dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort while delivering a caramelized, tender chicken dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 (0.7-oz) packet Italian dressing mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and Italian dressing mix. Coat both sides of each chicken breast evenly with this brown sugar mixture. Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the top of the chicken.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Caramelize Topping: Turn the oven broiler to HIGH. Broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to allow the brown sugar topping to caramelize and brown slightly without burning.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF for safe consumption.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or black pepper to the brown sugar mixture.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Be cautious when broiling as sugar can burn quickly; stay attentive during this step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: brown sugar chicken, Italian chicken recipe, simple chicken dinner, baked chicken breasts, caramelized chicken
