Description
Mouthwatering Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy, caramelized edges and tender meat make this dish an irresistible dinner solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Flavoring:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, preparing a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray.
- Combine minced garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl, whisking until the ingredients form a smooth, glossy marinade.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and crispy skin.
- Generously brush the prepared marinade over both sides of the chicken thighs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining some space between each piece for even cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken skin turns golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken thighs before serving for a vibrant, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs with skin on for maximum flavor and crispy texture.
- Pat chicken completely dry before marinating to help seasoning stick and promote golden-brown skin.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity for more or less sweetness depending on personal preference.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and prevent overly salty results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg