Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

Name: Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
4
Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5
Stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme and basil until well combined. Return chicken to the skillet.
6
Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
7
Serve chicken immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

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