Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Kansas City-Style BBQ Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection then glazed with a sweet and tangy Kansas City barbecue sauce for a home-cooked dinner classic. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 6-7 minutes without moving until skin is deeply golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves in the pan for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, brush chicken with 1/2 cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, cover skillet, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, spoon extra barbecue sauce over the chicken, garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

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