I tried this recipe to provide a dressed-up version of a simple baked chicken breast. The glaze bakes up sweet but the healthy amount of garlic provides an earthy flavor backdrop.
The recipe is simple; prep the chicken and make the glaze while the oven preheats. You can use the baking time to prep any side dishes (Terragon Creamed Corn maybe?).
BROWN SUGAR HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN BREAST
2 Large or 4 Medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
GLAZE
3 Tsp olive oil
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Tsp honey
3 Tsp balsamic (See note below)
4 Tbsp brown sugar
Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly oil a casserole dish sized for the chicken servings. (Sizing the dish right will collect the juices and glaze sufficiently to allow the finished meat to be drizzled with glaze for serving.)
Salt and pepper the chicken breasts to taste and arrange in the greased casserole.
Heat the oil in a small sauté pan. Add the garlic and briefly sauté briefly just until lightly browned. Remove from heat and add the balsamic, honey and brown sugar to the pan, mixing to blend and incorporate.
Pour the glaze over the chicken and place in the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes or until done (165F on meat thermometer).
Serve chicken on plate, topped with drizzle of glaze from pan.
