Description
Make easy, one-pan Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs with crispy skin and a sticky glaze. Perfect for a quick, delicious dinner.
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
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels, and mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub: Evenly sprinkle the spice and sugar rub all over the chicken thighs, focusing on the skin side.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; place chicken skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze: Flip the chicken thighs skin-side up and pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the pan around the chicken.
- Roast: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest: Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the chicken to a plate to rest; optionally simmer pan juices on the stovetop to thicken.
- Serve: Spoon the pan juices over the rested chicken thighs, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat chicken completely dry for the crispiest skin. Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to keep it juicy. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: chicken thigh recipes
- Method: Searing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American, southern-us
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: brown sugar chicken thighs, one-pan chicken, crispy skin chicken, sticky glaze chicken