SWEET & SPICY BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS

SWEET & SPICY BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS

This is a crazy delicious that is a must on your recipe rotation.

A fifteen-minute chicken recipe with a simple sweet-spicy dry spice rub made with a blend of brown sugar and other spices. It’s pretty easy and quick to throw together using only pantry staples.

INGREDIENTS:

6-7 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Oil
2 Garlic Cloves
¼ c. Chicken Stock
2-3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

Spice Rub:
2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Salt

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Place the Spice Rub ingredients (light brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt) in a bowl. Mix well until combined.

Step 2: Using a kitchen towel, pat dries the chicken thighs. Then, generously sprinkle both sides with the dry seasoning mix.

Step 3: Add butter and oil in a preheated heavy cast-iron skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic cloves to the skillet and fry for about 30 seconds until lightly golden.

Step 4: On the skillet, put the chicken thighs fat-side-down and continue to cook for approximately 5 minutes over medium-high heat until crispy and golden. Flip the chicken and cook further (for additional 2 minutes). Then, gradually pour in 1/4 cup of stock to the sides of the pan. Now, add the rosemary sprig. To release the browned caramelized bits, scrape the bottom of the pan.

Step 5: Put the lid on and set to cook for 2 minutes more on high heat. Remove the cover and allow to simmer for about a minute or so until you have a thick sauce …