Name: Steakhouse-Style Chicken
Ingredients: 600 g (about 1.3 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2–3 tsp homemade steak seasoning; 1 tbsp oil; Rice (jasmine or basmati); 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp black pepper; 1 tbsp coarse salt; 2 tsp brown sugar (optional); 1 tsp chili flakes or cayenne (optional); 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

Marinate

Rub chicken with seasoning + oil. Marinate 30 min (or longer).
Sear

Hot pan, little oil. Sear 3–4 min per side until deep golden and cooked through.
Internal temp: lower the heat slightly and cook the chicken through to 165°F / 74°C.
Serve

Rest briefly, serve over rice.

Notes

You might know this one from my reel Juicy Grilled Chicken. Same rub, same method, and the tips above come from that reel.

Steakhouse-Style Chicken