Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Melt butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken, skin-side down, for 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4
   Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
5. 5
   Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Spoon glaze over the top.
6. 6
   Bake in oven for 18–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and glaze is bubbling.
7. 7
   Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley. Serve hot!