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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken baked in a glossy brown sugar garlic butter sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights with just 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Home-style
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb chicken breasts or thighs (4 pieces)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for searing)
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • tongs or spatula

Method

  • Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  • Whisk brown sugar, garlic, broth, vinegar, and 2 tbsp butter. Pour around chicken.
  • Transfer skillet to oven; bake 10–15 minutes (breasts to 165°F, thighs to 175°F).
  • Spoon sauce over chicken; rest 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Crockpot: Add seasoned chicken and sauce to slow cooker. Cook LOW 4 hours or HIGH 2½ hours. Broil 2–3 minutes after to caramelize (optional).
Skillet-only: After searing, add sauce and simmer covered 8–10 minutes; uncover to reduce to glossy.
Sauce too thin? Simmer 1–2 minutes more. Too sweet? Add 1 tsp vinegar.
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