Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe is so easy, anyone can make it! And it’s delicious too – sweet, sticky, and full of flavor.

All you need is chicken, brown sugar, garlic, chicken broth, sriracha, soy sauce, and a little black pepper to taste.

The brown sugar and garlic give the chicken a deep, rich flavor, while the soy sauce helps to keep the chicken moist.

This brown sugar garlic chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s easy to make, and the brown sugar and garlic give the chicken a delicious flavor. The chicken thighs are cooked in brown sugar and garlic sauce, and then served with rice and vegetables.

This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

So next time you’re looking for an easy recipe that everyone will love, give this Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Happy cooking!

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Why I love this Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe

There are so many reasons why I love this brown sugar garlic chicken recipe, but here are just a few of the top reasons:

1. The chicken is cooked in a simple and easy-to-follow marinade made with brown sugar, garlic, and olive oil. This ensures that the chicken is packed with flavor.
2. The recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It only takes about 30 minutes to cook from start to finish.
3. The chicken thighs are incredibly tender and juicy, and they absorb the delicious brown sugar and garlic flavors perfectly.

Overall, this brown sugar garlic chicken recipe is one of my all-time favorites. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. I highly recommend giving it a try!

Ingredients:

• Sriracha sauce
• Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Soy sauce
• Dark brown sugar
• Chicken broth
• Garlic minced
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. 

Step 2. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and sriracha sauce to a pan.

Place the saucepan over medium heat on the stove until the sugar is dissolved. 

Step 3. Place ½ of the sauce mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, and add the chicken on top of it. 

Step 4. Brush the remaining sauce over the chicken in the dish. 

Step 5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting twice as the meat cooks. 

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

This brown sugar garlic chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and the brown sugar and garlic give the chicken a delicious flavor. The chicken thighs are cooked in brown sugar and garlic sauce, and then served with rice and vegetables. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients 

• 2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce
• 3 lbs Chicken thighs, Boneless, skinless
• ¼ C Soy sauce
• ½ C Dark brown sugar
• ¼ C Chicken broth
• 8 Cloves Garlic, minced
• Black pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper and sriracha sauce to a pan over medium heat on the stove until the sugar is dissolved.
• Place ½ of the sauce mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, and add the chicken on top of it.
• Brush the remaining sauce over the chicken in the dish.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting twice as the meat cooks.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 2403mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe tips

Here are some tips for making the best brown sugar garlic chicken:

1. Make sure to use chicken thighs, as they are more forgiving than chicken breasts when it comes to cooking time.
2. Don’t skip the pan-frying step; it is key to getting a nice crispy crust on the chicken.
3. Don’t overcook the chicken; it should be cooked through but still juicy and tender.
4. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice or noodles.

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe variations

There are many variations of the brown sugar garlic chicken recipe.

• One common variation is to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. This gives the dish a richer flavor and a more tender texture.
• Another variation is to add garlic cloves to the brown sugar sauce. This adds a delicious garlicky flavor to the dish.
• You can also add some green onions or other herbs to the sauce for extra flavor.

Whatever variation you choose, this easy and delicious dish is sure to be a hit!

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