Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

This dish features boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in a mix of brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, then cooked in a skillet until glazed. It's a simple sweet and spicy chicken recipe that's great for dinner.

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
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Ingredients

Serves/makes 4

Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill). 

  2. 2.

    Place the chicken thighs on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the chicken, coating both sides liberally.

  3. 3.

    Heat a large skillet over medium. Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat. Add the coated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and the brown sugar has turned into a deep brown glaze. Serve hot.

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Notes

  • Pretty good basic way to cook chicken thighs, paired with baby potatoes and roasted broccoli

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