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Two glazed, grilled Brown Sugar Skillet Chicken breasts garnished with chopped parsley are shown on a dark plate. The chicken appears juicy and slightly charred, with a glossy golden-brown finish.
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Brown Sugar Skillet Chicken

This Brown Sugar Skillet Chicken recipe is delicious and can be on the table in only 20 minutes! You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add in chicken.
  • Brown both sides and season with salt and pepper (3-5 minutes per side).
  • Stir together the brown sugar and water until well combined.
  • Add the brown sugar mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Flipping the chicken regularly.
  • Then let the chicken and sauce sit for approximately 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Expert Tips and Variations

  • Skillet - We recommend using a cast iron skillet to cook this recipe. It give the chicken amazing chicken and it cooks the chicken quick and easy.
  • Preparing Chicken - Try to cook chicken that is about the same even thickness. If the chicken is thicker, we like to filet to make thinner chicken. It helps to cook quickly.
  • Spices - Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. Add in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 436mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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