Brown Sugar Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this irresistible Brown Sugar Chicken recipe, a perfect fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs caramelized in a luscious brown sugar-soy sauce glaze, this dish delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite. Searing the chicken creates a golden, crispy skin that pairs beautifully with the rich, garlicky sauce infused with soy and hints of sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and easy dinner option that feels gourmet. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and served best with steamed rice, this recipe is a delicious and family-friendly choice for busy weeknights. Keywords: brown sugar chicken recipe, sweet and savory chicken, quick and easy dinner, caramelized chicken thighs, soy sauce chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.333 cup soy sauce
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt (optional, to taste)
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt (if using) and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for another 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, and water to the pan. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up. Spoon some of the brown sugar sauce over the chicken.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken cook for 20 minutes, occasionally basting with the sauce.
After 20 minutes, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce, continuing to spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Once the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), remove from the heat.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1029 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 693 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
