Pan-Roasted Chicken with Texas-Style Smoky Barbecue Glaze

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A savory pan-roasted chicken dish featuring a smoky barbecue glaze inspired by the flavors of the Tyler-Longview region in Texas. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pat dry 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs and rub the spice blend evenly over both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup water to make the barbecue glaze.
  4. Step 4: Pour the barbecue glaze over the chicken thighs in the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of sides.

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