Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs
Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs are moist and tender, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Glaze
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
Instructions
Cooking 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 317.58kcalCarbohydrates: 12.55gProtein: 28.65gFat: 18.48gSodium: 483.23mgFiber: 0.2g
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