Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Crispy Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs 3.8 (5) 4 Reviews These savory-sweet chicken thighs come together quickly for the perfect weeknight meal. The sweet garlic-brown sugar sauce is balanced with cider vinegar for a little tang. Watch it carefully as it cooks and pull it from the heat as soon as it's thickened to prevent burning. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 13, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Chopped cilantro and/or sliced scallions for garnish (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and oregano and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture under the chicken skin and all over the thighs. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down; cook, undisturbed, until the skin is browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over. Remove 1 tablespoon of the chicken drippings to a medium skillet. Transfer the chicken to the oven; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the chicken drippings in the medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 45 seconds. Add broth, brown sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and oregano and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook, stirring, until thickened and reduced, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and/or scallions, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 392 Calories 28g Fat 9g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 thigh & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce Calories 392 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 7g 14% Protein 25g 50% Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 142mg 47% Vitamin A 520IU 10% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Vitamin D 4IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 6mcg 2% Vitamin K 6mcg 5% Sodium 322mg 14% Calcium 33mg 3% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 30mg 7% Potassium 347mg 7% Zinc 2mg 18% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved