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chciken tenders marinated in a brown sugar garlic mixture
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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

This recipe combines the rich sweetness of brown sugar with the aromatic flavor of garlic to create a deliciously flavorful chicken. This dish is simple to prepare and makes for a satisfying meal that pairs well with a variety of side dishes.
Course chicken
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 349kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp honey dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda like Sprite 7Up, etc.
  • 1 ½ boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders

Instructions

  • In a gallon sized zip lock bag, combine the brown sugar, mustard, seasonings and soda in a bowl and mix well. Carefully whisk to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add the chicken to the bag and seal. Place in the fridge and marinade at least 30 minutes, but the longer the better.  I did it for 4 hours.  I also rotate the bag halfway through the marinating process.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and bake or grill.  To bake: cook at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until fully cooked. To grill, grill over medium until fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg