Brown Sugar Italian Chicken
Brown Sugar Italian Chicken is a simple baked chicken recipe made with chicken breasts, brown sugar, and Italian dressing mix for a sweet and savory glaze.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 packet / 0.7 oz Italian dressing mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and Italian dressing mix.
- Stir until the ingredients are evenly blended.
- Coat both sides of each chicken breast with the brown sugar and Italian dressing mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Verify that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
- Turn the broiler to HIGH.
- Broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the brown sugar mixture caramelizes.
- Watch the chicken carefully during broiling to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Remove the chicken from the oven.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Spoon any pan juices over the chicken, if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Brown Sugar Italian Chicken gluten free, use a certified gluten-free Italian dressing mix.
Confirm that the brown sugar is gluten free and has not been processed with gluten-containing ingredients.
Use plain boneless skinless chicken breasts without added marinades, broth, or seasoning unless labeled gluten free.
Line the baking dish with gluten-free-safe aluminum foil or use a clean gluten-free baking dish.
Prepare the recipe with clean utensils, bowls, measuring cups, and baking pans to prevent gluten cross-contact.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, salad, or gluten-free pasta.