Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Family Meals
Deliciously sticky and flavorful, this brown sugar garlic chicken is the perfect family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken