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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet, savory, and ready in one pan, these brown sugar garlic chicken thighs are a weeknight dinner game changer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, Asian American
Keyword: brown sugar chicken, brown sugar garlic chicken, brown sugar garlic chicken recipe, brown sugar garlic chicken thighs, brown sugar garlic chicken thighs recipe, garlic brown sugar chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 12 or 14-inch oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2-2.5 pounds
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3-4 cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 2 teaspoons olive oil and 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk ⅔ cup packed brown sugar, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Baste the chicken with the brown sugar sauce every 8-10 minutes or so.

Notes

Leftover, Reheating, & Make Ahead Instructions
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days.
  • Reheat: Reheat in 30 second intervals or at 350 until heated through.
  • Freezer: Freeze before or after cooking up to 3 months. For uncooked, combine the sauce and chicken in a freezer bag. For cooked, cool completely before freezing. Thaw before reheating.
  • Make Ahead: Marinate up to 24 hours ahead. Sear over medium heat since it browns faster, then add marinade and finish as directed.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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