Description
Savory garlic brown sugar chicken brings comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce create a delicious meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs
Supporting Flavors:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika into a smooth, aromatic marinade.
- Arrange 4 chicken thighs in a clean baking dish, creating enough space between them for heat circulation.
- Generously drench the chicken with your prepared marinade, using a spoon to ensure every inch gets a flavorful coating.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 32 minutes, which allows the chicken to cook thoroughly and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Always use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Mix the marinade ingredients thoroughly to ensure the brown sugar dissolves and coats the chicken evenly.
- Let the chicken rest after baking to allow the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg