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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory sauce made from brown sugar, garlic, sriracha, soy sauce, and chicken broth. Baked to perfection, this flavorful dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner and serves eight with minimal prep time.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)

Sauce

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prep the chicken: Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃). Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the skinless chicken bakes evenly and allows the sauce to adhere better.
  2. Combine the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the brown sugar, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, and pepper. Stir continuously until the brown sugar dissolves completely and the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened.
  3. Arrange chicken and pour sauce: Pour about half of the prepared sauce into a large casserole dish to coat the bottom. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer over the sauce. Then, pour the remaining sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Bake the chicken: Place the casserole dish uncovered into the preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, basting the chicken every 10 minutes with the sauce in the dish to build layers of flavor and keep the chicken moist.
  5. Garnish and serve: Once cooked through and caramelized, remove the chicken from the oven. Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro to add a fresh herbal note. Serve hot alongside your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs ensures tender meat that absorbs flavors well.
  • Basting the chicken every 10 minutes helps keep it moist and intensifies the sauce coating.
  • You can adjust the sriracha quantity to control the level of spiciness according to your taste.
  • Serve this dish with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
  • For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.

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