Description
This delicious Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and uses just one pan, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
- Sprinkle the spice rub all over the chicken thighs, rubbing it in on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs in the pan, skin-side down, and cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs skin-side up, then pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest on a plate.
- If desired, simmer the pan juices on the stovetop until slightly reduced, then spoon them over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the protein or veggies based on what you have on hand. This recipe is very flexible!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg