Brown Sugar Italian Chicken
Brown sugar Italian chicken is juicy, tangy and herby, with a bubbly sweet and savory coating from the broiler. The Italian flavor comes first, and the sweetness balances it.
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounce (4 5-ounce pieces) boneless skinless chicken breasts thawed
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 0,7 ounce packet of dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the contents of the Italian dressing mix (do not prepare the Italian dressing; simply use the dry packet contents) and the paprika.¼ cup packed light brown sugar, 0,7 ounce packet of dry Italian dressing mix, 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Line a baking dish (9x13 works great) with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
- Place chicken pieces in a single layer in the baking dish. Using a pastry brush, brush both sides of the chicken pieces with olive oil. Sprinkle the brown sugar seasoning mix on both sides of the chicken, then, using your hands, rub the mix into the chicken.20 ounce (4 5-ounce pieces) boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the top of the chicken is lightly golden and bubbly.
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Notes
Tips:
- Pat the chicken very dry before the seasoning goes on. Extra liquid thins out the sauce and the chicken boils instead of baking.
- Frozen or fresh chicken both work. Thaw frozen chicken completely, drain off any liquid, and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Scoop some of the sauce from the bottom of the pan and spread it over the chicken before broiling.
- Use a meat thermometer. Cooked chicken should read 165°F.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze cooked chicken that was previously frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
