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brown sugar garlic chicken

This easy brown sugar garlic chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with rice and steamed vegetables. A family-friendly dish that's bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside. In a small separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Pour the brown sugar garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately over rice or with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in half of the sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to your preference. This recipe is also great with chicken breasts, just adjust cooking time accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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