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 it work in a air fryer
I’m sure it would be fine in a baking dish in the air fryer.
I am about to try this and had questions?
Can I use chicken tenderloins? I also wondered if it would work on top of the stove versus in the oven?
Thank you so much!!
Our family of 6 absolutely LOOOVVVEEEDDDD this!! We had it with broccoli Velveeta cheese and rice, on the side!! Every single one of our EXTREMELY picky kiddos LOVED the chicken, and ate it all!! 2 out of 2 kids didnt like the side but they asked for the left over chicken to be sent to school with them tomorrow!!
Thank you for sharing!!!!!!
This recipe is a hit with my family. I have prepared it twice in the last week. The first time I used the italian dressing mix and it was wonderful. Last night I made it with Webers Kickn’ Chicken seasoning, I was out of italian dressing. The Webers gave it just a bite of spiciness. Another hit with the family. this recipe is so very easy and quick. The glaze keeps the chicken tender and moist. A definite addition to our regular menu.
Super Tasty! Super Easy! I must admit that I had to use bone-in pork chops because I was out of chicken, but it was great! Try it!
I have 3 boys and I made this a few years ago. It was such a hit! Every year for my son’s birthday dinners, they ask for this. It’s now called “birthday chicken” at my house.
Delicious!! Turned out perfect, I cut the breasts in half because they were very large. Add a bag of baby carrots scattered around the chicken for a delicious glazed vegetable treat!!
So glad it was a hit!
I have good season zesty itailan packet ? Do you think that will work?
That will work great!
I made this tonight for the family sadly I made the dressing and then realized I wasn’t suppose to but it still turned out great we still liked it I’m going to have to do it again the right way next time 🙂
Had anyone done this recipe in an airfryer?
Yes, I have a oven type fryer. I lined my basket with foil and cooked as per receipe. I always use my thermometer. The red sauce is absolutely delicious on rice. P.S. I put in 1/4 teas. Of red pepper flakes. So moist and juicy.
Absolutely delicious!!
Will make again. Gonna try using chicken thighs
Im just curious if anyone has the same problem I do…when i make this it bubbles up as if in a foam its hard to keep sugar from burning as its cooking. Its very good but was just wondering if anyone had the same problem??
Maybe try cooking the chicken on a lower rack in the oven or turn down the temperature by 25ºF. Maybe your oven cooks a little hotter.
could you do this on blackstone?
So easy & delicious!! 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfect weeknight meal!
This was easy and delicious , even my pickiest eater loved this dish!
IF you don’t have a broiler can you bake loner in the oven?