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Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

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Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection and coated in a luscious, sticky sauce made from garlic, rich brown sugar, and savory soy sauce, finished with a touch of butter for added richness. This simple stovetop recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in a quick and easy dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear when cooking.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked through.
  3. Make the Sauce: Remove excess fat from the skillet, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce, combining well to create the sauce base.
  4. Simmer Until Sticky: Return the chicken to the skillet and lower the heat. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce, occasionally spooning sauce over the thighs, for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky and caramelized on the chicken.
  5. Finish with Butter: Add butter to the skillet and stir it gently into the sauce, allowing it to melt and enrich the flavor, creating a glossy finish on the chicken.
  6. Serve: Remove from heat and serve the garlic brown sugar chicken hot with your favorite sides, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing; cook it just until fragrant.
  • Adjust brown sugar amount to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
  • Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce.

Keywords: Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken, Sticky Chicken Thighs, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner

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