Barbecue Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

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Serve up this delicious barbecue garlic brown sugar chicken. This smoky, slightly sweet chicken has a hint of spice. It is an easy dinner idea that the whole family can devour. This is an oven-baked chicken recipe.

This easy peasy Barbecue Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is in our dinner rotation all year! Grilled in the summer and easily made in the oven in the winter months, it’s the perfect chicken dish! Try my slow cooker chicken and gravy for another comfort food idea.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You have sweet and savory flavors in each bite of this chicken.
This recipe is made with a boneless chicken tenderloin recipe.
This recipe is easy to prep and cook.
Minimal ingredients are required for this recipe. A great budget-friendly meal if you snag the chicken on sale.

🛒Ingredients

chicken tenders
bbq sauce
garlic
brown sugar
red pepper flakes

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Step 1: Mix Glaze

Mix brown sugar, red pepper flakes, barbeque sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.

Step 2: Dip Chicken and Bake

Dip each chicken tender in sauce and place the chicken on the baking sheet

Bake chicken for about 10 – 14 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken. do not overcook or the chicken will be dry

Step 3: Broil and Serve

Turn on the broiler, flip the chicken tenders over, and broil for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how broiled you like them. Be careful not to burn them or overcook them so they don’t dry out.

📝Variations

Check out these easy ways to alter the chicken recipe a bit. Here is a list of ways to alter the chicken recipe.

You can substitute boneless chicken breasts if you wish. Adjust the cooking time to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
Use a honey bbq sauce for a sweeter flavor to the dish.
Instead of BBQ sauce, consider teriyaki sauce and add some ground ginger for an Asian flavor.
Add some diced potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, and other vegetables with the chicken.
If you want some spice, add in some hot sauce, like one or two splashes, to ramp up the heat.

🥄 Equipment

Baking Tray
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
Tongs

🥫 Storage

Store your chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Then, you can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven. If you heat it in the oven, cover it with foil so the sauce doesn’t burn.

You are welcome to freeze any chicken you do not plan to eat immediately. Simply freeze for 2-3 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight before you reheat it.

💭 Tips

Trim your chicken with any fat or skin left on the tenders.
If you marinate the chicken longer, you will find that it adds more flavor.
Do not overcrowd the pan, and place it in a single layer. Otherwise, layering the chicken will cause undercooked and overcooked areas.
Broiling the chicken will add a crispy caramelized texture to the chicken.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before you eat to help prevent the chicken from drying out.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can I use frozen chicken tenders?

If you want to use frozen, you have to allow the chicken to thaw first. Otherwise, it will not have the sauce stick to the chicken the way you would like. Plus, cooking frozen chicken will lead to uneven cooking.

How can I make this recipe healthier?

Yes, you can reduce the sugar content using a lower-sugar sauce and a brown sugar sweetener alternative instead of regular brown sugar.

Can I make these chicken tenders ahead of time?

You can prepare the chicken and marinate it for 12 to 24 hours. Then, when ready, refrigerate and bake it as you planned.

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