This Golden Skillet Chicken with Sweet & Tangy Sauce combines tender chicken legs with a flavorful, sticky sauce made from scratch. Perfectly balanced flavors create an exciting dish that's perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the chicken legs with salt and black pepper, then cook in the skillet for about 3 minutes per side, until they have a golden crust. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Add the brown sugar, ketchup, low sodium chicken broth, red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring to combine.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, turning the chicken legs to coat with sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
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Serve the chicken with the sauce, accompanied by mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
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