Description
Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs are a culinary delight that will transform your weeknight dinners into an unforgettable experience. The combination of tender, juicy chicken with a mouthwatering glaze of brown sugar, garlic, and spices creates a balance of sweetness and heat that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for impressing family and friends or simply treating yourself, this dish is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a meal that’s sure to steal the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing the garlic and slicing the green onions.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken thighs and coat well; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and pour the marinade over them. Cook until the glaze thickens and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg