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Baked Saucy Chicken

plated baked saucy chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans

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Baked Saucy chicken is tangy, sweet, super easy, and mouthwateringly good!

 

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup onion (red, white or yellow) (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter, once melted, add onions. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute, then add brown sugar and stir using a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients (vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and salt) and let it come to a simmer.
  4. Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken breast in a baking dish and pour sauce over the chicken. Bake until internal temperature of 165 is reached. 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken breast.
  5. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and veggies for the ultimate comfort meal!