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Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken: Sweet Comfort for Any Night

Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken combines sweet and savory goodness for a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Thighs Thighs are more forgiving to cook
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap with dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  3. Melt the butter and whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish, ensuring pieces are evenly coated.
  5. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glaze is golden.
  6. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors will deepen over time.

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