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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sticky Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Thighs for a Delicious Dinner

Transform mundane chicken into an extraordinary dish with sticky brown sugar garlic thighs—quick, easy, and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Do not substitute!
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to swap for another oil
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Be careful not to burn
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Use half if replacing with dried ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over; simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Whisk a cornstarch slurry into the sauce until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve chicken with remaining glaze and pair with rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For even better flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in half of the sauce for about 30 minutes before cooking.

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