Description

This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe offers a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender baked chicken thighs coated in a sticky brown sugar garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish is packed with flavor and pairs wonderfully with rice or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

Chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
Sauté Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir frequently as it cooks for about 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Make Sauce: Stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy.
Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Assemble for Baking: Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a baking dish. Pour the brown sugar garlic sauce from the skillet evenly over the chicken.
Bake Chicken: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve: Spoon extra sauce from the baking dish over the chicken before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh finish.

Notes

For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic during sautéing.
You can substitute chicken breasts, but reduce baking time slightly to avoid drying.
Serve the chicken over rice or alongside roasted vegetables to make a complete meal.