Description
Brown Sugar Chicken is an easy, flavorful dinner that combines sweet brown sugar with tangy grape juice and salty soy sauce for a caramelized glaze. Using boneless chicken thighs, this quick recipe delivers juicy, tender meat with a glossy finish in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy families, it pairs well with rice, veggies, or potatoes, making a satisfying meal that feels restaurant‑quality without the hassle. Pair it with steamed broccoli and a drizzle of extra glaze for a memorable taste so
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Whisk brown sugar, grape juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in oven‑safe skillet, sear chicken 4‑5 minutes per side.
- Pour glaze over chicken, coat well.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For extra gloss
- brush with melted butter during the last 5 minutes of baking. Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Chicken, easy chicken recipe, sweet chicken dinner, quick weeknight meals, caramelized chicken, chicken glaze recipe, brown sugar glaze chicken