RCI-MT.004.0405.001
Garlic Chicken Breasts
From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals Yield: 4 servings
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Total105 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray1 unit
- 2 tsp
- garlic cloves4 unitminced
- 4 tsp
- (3 oz) boneless4 unitskinless chicken breast halves
Method
1
Spray a large skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until the pan is hot.
2
Pat the chicken breast halves dry with paper towels, then place them in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them.
7 minutes
3
Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 6-7 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
7 minutes
4
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
5
Reduce heat to medium and add olive oil to the same skillet, then add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
1 minutes
6
Sprinkle the brown sugar into the garlic mixture and stir well to combine, cooking for about 1 minute until the sugar begins to dissolve and caramelize slightly.
1 minutes
7
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and toss gently in the garlic-brown sugar mixture to coat evenly.
8
Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is bubbly and adheres to the chicken.
2 minutes
9
Transfer the garlic chicken breasts to a serving platter and spoon any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.