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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the savory flavors of garlic and soy sauce to create a deliciously sticky glaze for tender chicken thighs.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix the glaze: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the glaze over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Broil: For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve: Serve the Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken hot with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

  • You can marinate the chicken in the glaze for a few hours for a more intense flavor.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to suit your spice preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg