Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 35 mins | Total: 45 mins | Servings: 8 | Yield: 8 chicken thighs
Once you get a bite of this amazing chicken, you will never settle for a plain chicken ever! This recipe of chicken somehow ruined pretty much all the chicken recipes out there! I kid you not. The only way to know if what I am saying is true is to try it yourself! I hope you all love this incredibly amazing meal. I have listed all the steps and ingredients that you will be needing. Just make sure to follow them and you are good to go. Oh, you are so in for a treat. Enjoy!
Ingredients
eaches bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
How to make Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
Step 1: Ready the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Place an oven-proof skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Step 4: Add in the butter and allow it to melt.
Step 5: Once the butter is melted, add in the chicken and sear until it turns brown. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the seared chicken on a clean plate.
Step 6: Add the rest of the butter and melt. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute or two until aromatic.
Step 7: Remove the skillet from the heat and add in honey, brown sugar, oregano, basil, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.
Step 8: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 9: Use a thermometer to check the doneness of the chicken. It should reach 74 degrees C.
Step 10: Remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes.
Step 11: Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 263.7 calories; 19.3 g protein; 9.5 g carbohydrates; 82.5 mg cholesterol; 86.5 mg sodium

Ingredients
- eaches bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
Step 1: Ready the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Place an oven-proof skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Step 4: Add in the butter and allow it to melt.
Step 5: Once the butter is melted, add in the chicken and sear until it turns brown. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the seared chicken on a clean plate.
Step 6: Add the rest of the butter and melt. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute or two until aromatic.
Step 7: Remove the skillet from the heat and add in honey, brown sugar, oregano, basil, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.
Step 8: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 9: Use a thermometer to check the doneness of the chicken. It should reach 74 degrees C.
Step 10: Remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes.
Step 11: Serve and enjoy!