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Chicken in a Hurry

Chicken in a Hurry - the name says it all. This is the perfect chicken dish for a busy weeknight, but good enough for a fancy weekend meal. Sweet and tangy, super easy and inexpensive!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 760 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bones
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ounce French onion soup mix (1 packet)
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  2. Arrange the chicken thighs in a large 9x13-inch baking dish or a roaster.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the thighs. Sprinkle the onion soup mix and brown sugar evenly over each thigh then squeeze ketchup over each thigh. If you don't have a squeeze ketchup bottle, spoon about ½ tbsp of ketchup over each thigh.
  4. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the skin is crispy and chicken is cooked through. Bone-in thighs should reach an internal temperature of 180 F degrees when they are done.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve over rice or mashed potatoes. 

Notes

  • Use any type of chicken that you'd like in this recipe. Keep the same time and temperature if you're using chicken breasts.
  • BBQ sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, or fresh tomatoes would be a great substitute if you don't like ketchup.
  • Baking time may vary depending on how many chicken thighs are in the pan or whether or not you're using skinless and boneless vs bone-in with skin.
  • Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
  • Freeze this stored in airtight containers for up to 3 months! Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before heating back up in the oven, on the stove, or on the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 760kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 296mg (99%) Sodium 383mg (16%) Potassium 754mg (22%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 358IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 760

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 760kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 296mg 99%
Sodium 383mg 16%
Potassium 754mg 16%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 358IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.