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Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs

Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs are a sweet and savory dish that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into an extraordinary experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in and skin-on
For the Sweet and Savory Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Consider maple syrup for a unique flavor twist
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be a good substitute
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce can cut back on sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Feel free to omit if you don’t have it
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works for a milder option
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for more intensity
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion can be used instead
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for a touch of heat
  • to taste Salt Essential for making all the flavors pop
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for making all the flavors pop
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Optional but highly recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin side up in the baking dish. Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the sauce thickens.
  5. Baste the chicken with the sauce from the dish halfway through baking.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnishing with chopped parsley or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, consider marinating chicken in the glaze for 30 minutes to an hour before baking.

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