Brown Sugar Dijon Chicken Thighs
A delightful dish that combines sweetness, tanginess, and savory flavors with crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together the dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the glaze is bubbly.
- Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin, watching carefully.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra glaze over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly before adding the glaze for optimal crispiness. Marinate for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg