Description
These Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs are a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a flavorful glaze that’s both sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper (to taste).
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet for 5-7 minutes, until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baste the chicken with the sauce from the skillet a few times during baking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Broil for the last couple of minutes for extra crispy skin (watch closely to prevent burning).
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
