Description
Chicken in a Hurry is an easy, comforting baked chicken dish coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with brown sugar, ketchup, and dry onion soup mix. It’s perfect for busy nights when you need a flavorful, fuss-free dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram chicken pieces (bone-in thighs, drumsticks, or breast pieces)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix (about 40 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in a medium-sized casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, water, and dry onion soup mix. Stir until well blended.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken halfway through.
- Remove from the oven once the chicken is tender and glazed. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Add sliced onions or bell peppers to the dish for extra texture.
- Use chili flakes or paprika for a spicy kick.
- Swap half the brown sugar with honey for a richer sweetness.
- Boneless chicken can be used, but reduce baking time to 40–45 minutes.
- Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
