Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 teaspoons brown sugar (divided)
  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using your fingers, work the brown sugar, about 1 teaspoon per thigh, onto both sides of the chicken. Season with oregano, basil, paprika, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, lime juice and cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.