Sweet and Spicy Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe | Easy and Flavorful Dinner

These Sweet and Spicy boneless Chicken thighs are incredibly delicious and made on the stovetop. The dry spice rub is sweet-spicy and is a blend of brown sugar and other spices. This easy 15-minute recipe qualifies as a perfect midweek dinner.

Ingredients

6-7 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 tablespoon Butter
1 tablespoon Oil
2 Garlic Cloves
¼ cup Chicken Stock
2-3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
For Spice Rub
2 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Chili Powder (ref note 3)
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

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.
Heat a heavy cast iron skillet. Add butter and oil.
Stir in garlic cloves and fry for 30 seconds. Garlic should look light golden in color and it loses the raw smell.
Place chicken thighs flat side facing down. Cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until it is crispy and golden.
Flip and cook the other side now for another 2 minutes on medium-high heat
Slowly pour ¼ cup stock to the side of the pan. Add rosemary sprig. Scrap the bottom of the pan to release any brown caramelized bits.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on high heat for another 2 minutes.
Uncover and simmer it for another minute or so for a thick sauce to form.
Serve along with rice, beans, or veggies with the sauce drizzled on top.
Watch how to make this with step by step instruction video after the recipe.