For the chicken: Combine the thyme, zest, sugar, pink salt& Black pepper, garlic, onion powder.
Then rub the mixture evenly into the chicken pieces, coating both sides. Place the chicken in a plastic food storage bag and chill several hours or overnight.
To cook, heat a non stick thick bottomed frying pan, pour the oil then add the chicken.
Cook the chicken 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from the heat let rest a few minutes, then slice.