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Sweet & Spicy Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe

Boneless chicken thighs in a delicious Sweet and Spicy sauce, perfectly caramelized on the outside. A perfect mid-week dinner that you will make again.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 355kcal
Author Subhasmita

Ingredients

  • 6-7 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves sliced
  • ¼ cup Chicken Stock
  • 2-3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary

For Spice Rub

  • ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder (ref note 3)
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a bowl mix all dry ingredients mentioned under spice rub.
  • Pat dry Chicken thighs with a kitchen towel.
  • Sprinkle the dry seasoning mix generously on both sides.

Sear the chicken thighs

  • Heat a heavy cast iron skillet. Add oil.
  • One oil is hot, place the seasoned chicken thighs skin side down.Cook on medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes, until it is crispy and golden.
  • Flip chicken thighs. In between the gal add sliced garlic. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Make sauce

  • Slowly pour 1/4 cup stock to the side of the pan. Add rosemary sprig. Scrap the bottom of the pan to release any brown caramelized bits. Add butter to the pan.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes for the sauce to thicken and chicken to be cooked.

Serve

  • Serve along with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies with the sauce drizzled on top.

Video

Notes

 
  1. Don't overcrowd the pan, or else the chicken will not crisp up and will start to steam instead. If the pan is small, sear it in 2 batches. Then add all the chicken back to the pan and add stock and rosemary. 
  2. Substitute Chili powder with paprika or adjust the quantity of chili powder as per taste. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg