Description
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken delivers a sweet‑savory glaze that caramelizes on juicy chicken thighs, creating a glossy, tender main perfect for quick weeknight meals. With brown sugar, butter, garlic, and simple spices, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and bakes in under an hour, yielding four satisfying servings. Garnish with fresh parsley for color and serve alongside roasted vegetables or a simple side salad for a comforting, balanced dinner. Enjoy the sweet flavor with every bite today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder; mix until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the glaze over them, coating evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F and is caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze. If using boneless chicken
- reduce bake time to 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken, easy chicken dinner, quick chicken recipe, sweet and savory chicken, weeknight chicken meals, simple chicken bake, family dinner ideas, comfort food chicken