Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
Sweet and savory brown sugar glaze coats tender halal chicken breast (substituted from original pork), creating a rich weeknight dish. Cook with a syrupy sauce that caramelizes beautifully in a cast iron skillet, served with classic sides.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 4 thick 1-inch halal chicken breast
- 4 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add chicken breast and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden crust forms; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet.
- Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, and non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce until glossy, scraping up browned bits.
- Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low, and baste with glaze for 3-5 minutes until fully coated and cooked through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.
Notes
Chicken breast substitute maintains halal compliance.
Non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce ensures no alcohol.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes; internal temp should reach 165°F (74°C).
For vegetarian option, use portobello mushrooms instead of chicken.
Non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce ensures no alcohol.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes; internal temp should reach 165°F (74°C).
For vegetarian option, use portobello mushrooms instead of chicken.