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Garlic Brown Sugar Baked Chicken

The glaze is incredible and highly addictive – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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We are crazy about any and all baked chicken recipes, but this one is definitely among our top five favorite chicken meals. With a surprisingly simple brown sugar honey garlic glaze covering a bed of caramelized onions and chicken, what’s not to love? The glaze is incredible and highly addictive – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

The best part is, you can customize this recipe to include any leftover veggies you have lying around the house. Make it a heartier meal by serving the chicken with rice, or keep it light and easy with a side salad. This dish is the perfect weeknight dinner that can be thrown together in just over 30 minutes. Go ahead and try this delicious variation on baked chicken!

Yield(s): Serves 6-8

45 min

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Ingredients
  • 8 pieces of chicken, bone in
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400 and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet.
  3. Sear chicken pieces on both sides until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side, then set chicken in prepared baking dish, along with onion slices.
  4. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme, and basil and stir to combine. Pour glaze over the chicken and onion, and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked all the way through, remove from oven and serve hot!

Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious.