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Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe
This Brown Sugar Chicken recipe is one of those quick and easy weeknight meals you’ll make again and again because it’s easy, pantry friendly, all made in one skillet and most importantly, unbelievably delicious!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- whisk
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slice the chicken breasts in half through the equator to create 4 fillets. Cover with plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness. Pat dry.
large chicken breasts (or 5-6 boneless chicken thighs)2
2
Whisk the flour and all chicken seasoning together in a shallow dish. Reserve 1 tablespoon to use later in the sauce. Dredge each breast in the remaining flour mixture, shake off any excess, then transfer to a dry surface.
flour2 tablespoons
3
Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate; don't wipe out the skillet.
4
Mix chicken broth with cornstarch, then add it to the skillet, followed by all the sauce ingredients, including the 1 tablespoon of reserved flour mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer while scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan; simmer until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency, stirring often. Taste the sauce and add additional lemon juice for a tangier/less sweet flavor or one additional tablespoon of brown sugar for a sweeter flavor.
flour2 tablespoonslemon juice1 tablespoon
5
Add chicken back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over top. Warm through over low heat so the chicken can soak up some of the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, rice, or cauliflower rice. If the chicken is too sweet for your liking, garnish with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
lemon juice1 tablespoon
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