Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet, savory, and ready in one pan, these brown sugar garlic chicken thighs are a weeknight dinner game changer!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American, Asian American

Keyword: brown sugar chicken, brown sugar garlic chicken, brown sugar garlic chicken recipe, brown sugar garlic chicken thighs, brown sugar garlic chicken thighs recipe, garlic brown sugar chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

1 12 or 14-inch oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2-2.5 pounds
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3-4 cloves
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 2 teaspoons olive oil and 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk ⅔ cup packed brown sugar, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
Pour the sauce over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Baste the chicken with the brown sugar sauce every 8-10 minutes or so.

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Notes

Leftover, Reheating, & Make Ahead Instructions

Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days.
Reheat: Reheat in 30 second intervals or at 350 until heated through.
Freezer: Freeze before or after cooking up to 3 months. For uncooked, combine the sauce and chicken in a freezer bag. For cooked, cool completely before freezing. Thaw before reheating.
Make Ahead: Marinate up to 24 hours ahead. Sear over medium heat since it browns faster, then add marinade and finish as directed.

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