Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs
These Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs are moist, tender, and have huge flavor with very little effort.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 4-5 pieces
Instructions
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
Perfect for fast weeknight dinners!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 317.58kcalCarbohydrates: 12.55gProtein: 28.65gFat: 18.48gSodium: 483.23mgFiber: 0.2g
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