Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

close up of glazed chicken in a skillet with tongs

4.89 from 79 votes

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

These Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs are moist, tender, and deliver huge with very little effort. Perfect for fast weeknight dinners!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $3.36 recipe / $ $0.84 serving

Servings:

Calories: 317.58kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

¼ cup brown sugar $0.12
½ tsp cayenne pepper $0.05
½ tsp garlic powder $0.05
½ tsp paprika $0.05
½ tsp salt $0.02
black pepper freshly cracked, $0.05
1 Tbsp olive oil $0.22
1½ lbs. chicken thighs $2.80

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.

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