Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4
With huge flavour, these moist and tender chicken thighs with sweet and spicy glaze are on their way to your favourite list. A no-fuss dish that takes only twenty minutes to make. Made with pantry essentials, you sure will love the taste and how easy and quick this is to make. The perfect addition to your weekly menu rotation. And the simple sweet and spicy glaze is perfect for pork chops, too! You can also adjust the heat according to your preference. Complete your dinner and enjoy this ridiculously scrumptious dish with your favourite veggies or salad on the side.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly cracked pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4-5 pieces)
HOW TO MAKE SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS
Step 1: Combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2: On a cutting board, place the chicken thighs. Using a paper towel, pat dries the chicken thighs.
Step 3: Over the chicken, sprinkle the brown sugar mixture, making sure to liberally coat both sides.
Step 4: Over medium heat, heat a large skillet. Add in the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet.
Step 5: Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides for about 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the brown sugar has turned into a deep brown glaze.
Step 6: Enjoy the chicken hot.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving: 1Serving, Calories: 317.58kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.55g | Protein: 28.65g | Fat: 18.48g | Sodium: 483.23mg | Fiber: 0.2g
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4-5 pieces)
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2: On a cutting board, place the chicken thighs. Using a paper towel, pat dries the chicken thighs.
Step 3: Over the chicken, sprinkle the brown sugar mixture, making sure to liberally coat both sides.
Step 4: Over medium heat, heat a large skillet. Add in the olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet.
Step 5: Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides for about 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the brown sugar has turned into a deep brown glaze.
Step 6: Enjoy the chicken hot.
