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Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken features crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory garlic brown sugar sauce. This easy recipe combines a sear on the stovetop with oven roasting, resulting in juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Sauce & Seasoning

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  2. Sear the chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until the skin is golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Make the sauce: Stir in the brown sugar, honey, dried oregano, thyme, and basil into the skillet. Mix well to combine and create the garlic brown sugar sauce.
  5. Coat the chicken: Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, turning them to coat thoroughly with the sauce.
  6. Roast in the oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (80°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle the cooked chicken with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken if desired.

Notes

  • Using bone-in, skin-on thighs ensures juicy meat and crispy skin.
  • Make sure the skillet you use is oven-safe to transfer it directly to the oven.
  • Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer for best results.
  • You can substitute fresh herbs for dried if preferred, adjusting quantities accordingly.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/garlic-brown-sugar-chicken-recipe/