To add to the convenience, the rub has regular pantry staples. For days when you don’t have your dinner planned or you are short on time, recipes like these come to the rescue. Crispy skin-on chicken thighs are BAE. But crisping the skin on the skillet and then finishing it in the oven takes time. So I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs to speed up the cooking. And it is possible to get a golden, crispy crust on the stovetop. Brown sugar doesn’t make the seasoning very sweet. Rather, it brings together all the flavors. Smoked paprika gives off a smokiness that is so delicious. The best thing about this seasoning mix is that you can make a big batch and keep it in an airtight container. It comes in handy.
Chicken thighs: I prefer skinless, boneless chicken thighs, which are ideal for this recipe and cook perfectly while the sauce is thickens. Butter and Oil: Oil to sear the chicken. Just a dollop of butter at the end for a delicious rich sauce. Garlic and onion powder Brown sugar: Brown sugar over white because the caramilzed flavor is more pronounced here. You could also use honey or maple syrup instead. Smoked paprika- you could use regular paprika too. Chilli powder- To balance the brown sugar. You could adjust the quantity as per your taste. Chicken stock: Gives a body to the sauces. It is optional if you don’t want too much sauce. Rosemary: Rosemary as a herb pairs well with both sweet and savory flavors. Garlic: I have used cloves of garlic sliced, which, when cooked along with the stock, infuses it with its flavor.
Prep – First thing to do is to make the dry rub ready. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients required to make the dry rub seasoning. Next, pat the chicken pieces dry with a kitchen towel. Sprinkle the dry seasoning on all sides and gently rub them over.
To get the best out of skinless boneless chicken thighs, cook it right.
A mix of butter and oil works always better. Butter gives richness to the sauce and oil prevents the butter from burning. Do not overcrowd the pan with too many thigh pieces. The chicken pieces will steam instead of getting a sear. If you have a small pan, sear the pieces in batches. I love garlic and always go a little overboard with it. It adds more flavor to the pan sauce. To prevent garlic from burning, add it after you seared the chicken thigh on one side and flip it. Chicken and rosemary is a fantastic combination. It gives a freshness to the dish. You can substitute it with thyme or parsley if you prefer.
Mashed potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side to soak up the sauce. Rice, or quinoa: Serve the chicken thighs and flavorful sauce over a bed of fluffy white, brown rice, jasmine rice or mushroom rice, or even quinoa for a satisfying meal. Roasted vegetables: Add a pop of color and a healthy touch with a side of roasted vegetables, such as Airfryer Roasted Broccoli, Oven Roasted Carrots With Parmesan, or Brussels sprouts. Green salad – Cucumber Strawberry Salad, Italian Chopped Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad, or Creamy Broccoli Salad are some refreshing salads to compliment the saucy chicken dish.
Reheating
While taking them out from the refrigerator, just warm them in the microwave or on a pan for 5 minutes. If you have frozen them, then let them thaw on the refrigerator. Microwave or heat it on a pan.
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