3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Chicken – this easy Italian chicken recipe is sure to earn a spot in your dinner rotations! Only three basic ingredients – brown sugar, Italian dressing mix, and chicken. So easy and packed full of amazing flavor! Ready to eat in under 30 minutes! Serve this tender chicken with roasted veggies and garlic bread. The whole family loved this easy dinner!
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This 3-ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Chicken is absolutely delicious. The combination of the sweetness from the brown sugar, the tanginess of the Italian dressing, and the juicy tenderness of the chicken creates a mouth-watering taste that is hard to resist. The brown sugar caramelizes on the chicken, creating a rich and flavorful glaze that enhances the taste of the dish even further. The whole family gobbled it up and asked for seconds! Add this to your menu ASAP!
How to Make 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Chicken
This baked chicken recipe is effortless to make with only three simple ingredients. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle a little olive oil over the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, stir together a packet of Italian dressing mix and brown sugar. Spread sugar mixture onto a plate or shallow dish. Coat both sides of the chicken with the brown sugar mixture. Place the chicken in a baking dish that has been lined with aluminum foil. Top chicken with any remaining brown sugar mixture. Bake in a preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Turn the oven broiler on and broil chicken until brown sugar caramelizes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use a packet of Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix.
- Do NOT make the dressing. You are only going to use the contents of the packet in the recipe.
- You can use this recipe with any cut of chicken that you prefer.
- Chicken breasts, chicken tenderloins, chicken cutlets, chicken thighs, chicken wings, or chicken drumsticks/legs.
- You can use boneless or bone-in chicken. Adjust the cooking time to ensure an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- I highly suggest lining your pan with foil. The brown sugar mixture gets sticky as it bakes. After dinner, throw away the foil, and the dishes are done! Easy prep and easy cleanup. It just doesn’t get any better!
- Feel free to add more herbs to the dish. Our favorite variations/additions are:
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- oregano
- parsley
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Italian Chicken
This juicy chicken has been on repeat at our house. Our go-to side dish is roasted vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, eggplant, potatoes, and bell peppers. Another popular option is pasta, either served with a simple tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce. Our favorite Creamy Italiano Salad can also be a great choice. Don’t forget the garlic bread! Whether you opt for veggies, pasta, salad, or bread, there are plenty of options to choose from when serving Italian chicken.
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3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Italian Chicken
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 (0.7-oz) packet Italian Dressing Mix
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Combine the brown sugar and Italian dressing mix. Coat both sides of the chicken with the brown sugar mixture. Place in prepared pan. Top chicken with any remaining brown sugar mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Turn broiler on HIGH. Broil chicken until brown sugar caramelizes, about 1 to 2 minutes. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn!
Notes:
I used a packet of Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix.
Do NOT make the dressing. You are only going to use the contents of the packet in the recipe.Steph
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Would this work in the crock pot?
it's an oven recipe; cook it in the oven. If you prefer soggy slow cooker meat and you have time to wait, shove it in a slow cooker pot.
LOVE your response
Can I make this with honey instead of brown sugar?
I've never tried this with honey, so I don't know how it will taste.
Yes you could use honey. You could even use baking soda, but it will taste awful.
How do you think it will taste with only Brown sugar, I don't have any dressing at home lol
How do you think it will taste with only Brown sugar, I don't have any dressing at home lol
Maybe add some of your favorite seasonings to the brown sugar
This was delicious! Will definitely fix it again. Lots of liquid to serve over ride. Mine didn't look red like in the photo, but didn't affect taste. I used chick thighs. So easy. Might use less brown sugar next time.
Have you tried this with thighs?
Can you also make this on top of the stove? Like just the chicken?
Not sure if you'll see this with in the next few hours, lol, but I am planning on fixing this tonight and was curious what sides you pair w/ it, or what would you recommend? If you've already told or answered this question, I appologize, I must have missed it.
Thank you!
Felicia.
We usually do green beans or Lima beans and potato casserole.
Where can you find the dry Italian mix?
It will be next to th dry Ranch mix in the salad dressing isle. I buy Good Seasonings brand.
THANKS!!!
Already cooked these before cooking tonight also!!
Seems as if there is liquid in it ?
No. Only the ingredients listed. Dry mix, brown sugar & chicken.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes
Does the italian mix need to be prepared (with the oil, water, etc) then mixed with the brown sugar?
no – just use the mix
Can this be done in a crockpot?
Can this be cooked in a crockpot?
Do you make Italian dressing mix accordingly as it says behind the pouch and the add that and brown sugar??? Or do you add brown sugar and Italian mix powder together
don't make the dressing. Just mix the brown sugar and dry mix together.
Can I use frozen chicken breasts? Or do I need to defrost it first?
I would thaw them first. Enjoy!