One Skillet Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs

A boneless chicken thigh meal made on the stovetop in 20 minutes, and is just as good as a bone-in oven-baked chicken thigh meal that bakes in 30-40 minutes, like this Moroccan Baked Chicken Thighs With Broccoli.

This One Skillet Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs is exceptionally delicious as it is made with a sweet and spicy dry rub blended with brown sugar, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

The garlic, chicken stock and fresh sprigs of rosemary add exceptional flavor. If you love one skillet chicken thigh recipes, then this one’s for you.

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One Skillet Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs

5-6 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, sliced horizontally

¼ cup chicken stock

2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary

Spice Rub

2 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

In a small bowl mix all spice rub ingredients. Set aside.

Pat dry chicken thighs with a paper towel. Sprinkle the spice rub seasoning generously over both sides.

Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter. Allow butter to melt and oil to shimmer a bite.

Add garlic cloves and sauté until light golden in color.

Place chicken thighs flat side facing down. Cook until meat crispy and golden, about 5 minutes.

Flip the thighs over and continue cooking another 2 minutes.

Slowly pour chicken stock into the side skillet from the side. Scrap the bottom of the pan with a wood spoon to release any brown caramelized bits. Add rosemary sprigs to liquid.

Increase heat to high. Place a lid over skillet and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.