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Crispy Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs

Rachel Marek

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:25 mins

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Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2teaspoonschili powder, divided1teaspoonground cumin, divided1teaspoondried oregano¼teaspoonsalt, divided¼teaspoonground pepper, divided4largebone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil3clovesgarlic, thinly sliced1cuplow-sodium chicken broth2tablespoonsbrown sugar1tablespooncider vinegarChopped cilantroand/orsliced scallions for garnish (optional)

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Ingredients

2teaspoonschili powder, divided

1teaspoonground cumin, divided

1teaspoondried oregano

¼teaspoonsalt, divided

¼teaspoonground pepper, divided

4largebone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

3clovesgarlic, thinly sliced

1cuplow-sodium chicken broth

2tablespoonsbrown sugar

1tablespooncider vinegar

Chopped cilantroand/orsliced scallions for garnish (optional)

DirectionsPreheat 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.Rachel MarekTransfer the chicken to the oven; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 20 minutes.Rachel MarekMeanwhile, 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.Rachel MarekServe the chicken drizzled with the sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and/or scallions, if desired.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2023

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.Rachel MarekTransfer the chicken to the oven; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 20 minutes.Rachel MarekMeanwhile, 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.Rachel MarekServe the chicken drizzled with the sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and/or scallions, if desired.

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.

chicken thighs on a cutting board, a side of seasoning and hands placing seasoning under the skin of on of the thighs

Transfer the chicken to the oven; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 20 minutes.

overhead view of cooked chicken thighs in a skillet

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.

broth/brown sugar mixture simmering in skillet with rubber spatula

Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and/or scallions, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)392Calories28gFat9gCarbs25gProtein

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