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
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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.
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.
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.