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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken thighs baked in a sweet-and-spicy brown sugar garlic sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Pat the 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set aside.
  • Make the sauce: combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 8 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk the sauce over medium heat until the brown sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, about 2–3 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Pour about half of the sauce into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread to coat the bottom. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the dish.
  • Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan sauce every 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes before serving; garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.

Equipment

  • 9x13 Inch Casserole Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • tongs or spoon for basting

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
  • Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.