Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 55 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins | Servings: 4
These succulent paprika-baked chicken thighs are super easy to make. And with the special blend, you’ll never buy pre-made seasonings again! You can even use this same spice blend on any grilled meat such as chicken breasts, beef, and kabobs.
Ingredients
Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or oil (virgin olive oil or vegetable oil)
8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless (8 thighs = 1 pound 3 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
2 tablespoons Paprika Spice Blend for Chicken
Paprika Spice Blend for Chicken, Beef (Use ONLY 2 Tbsp for this recipe):
1 tablespoon Onion Powder
3 tablespoons Garlic Powder
3 tablespoons Ground Black Pepper
4 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
How to make Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs
Step 1: To make the Paprika Meat Spice Blend for Chicken, and Beef, place all the meat spice blend ingredients in a small container. Cover the container and shake everything until well blended. Note that for this recipe, you only need 2 tablespoons of the spice blend.
Step 2: Place the baking rack in the middle position in the oven, then preheat it to 450 degrees F.
Step 3: After removing the chicken skin, trim any fat off.
Step 4: In a Ziploc or large bowl, add 8 chicken thighs, 2 tbsp oil or mayonnaise, 2 tbsp of the Paprika Meat Spice Blend, and half tsp salt. Toss well, coating the chicken completely.
Step 5: For a 9 x 9-inch baking pan, add the chicken. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken thighs are easily pierced with a knife or fork, and the juices run clear. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 6: Serve the paprika-baked chicken thighs immediately, garnished with some parsley. Enjoy!
Notes:
Here is a close scale version of the paprika chicken spice blend to make enough for this recipe:
2/3 teaspoon Brown Sugar
2/3 teaspoon Garlic Powder
3/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
Small Pinch Cayenne Pepper
2/3 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 406, Calories from Fat 135, Fat 15g23%, Saturated Fat 3g19%, Cholesterol 196mg65%, Sodium 532mg23%, Potassium 947mg27%, Carbohydrates 27g9%, Fiber 7g29%, Sugar 10g11%, Protein 42g84%, Vitamin A 3995IU80%, Vitamin C 3.3 mg4%, Calcium 195mg20%, Iron 6.9 mg38%
Ingredients
- Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or oil (virgin olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless (8 thighs = 1 pound 3 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Paprika Spice Blend for Chicken
- Paprika Spice Blend for Chicken, Beef (Use ONLY 2 Tbsp for this recipe):
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 3 tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 3 tablespoons Ground Black Pepper
- 4 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
- 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
Step 1: To make the Paprika Meat Spice Blend for Chicken, and Beef, place all the meat spice blend ingredients in a small container. Cover the container and shake everything until well blended. Note that for this recipe, you only need 2 tablespoons of the spice blend.
Step 2: Place the baking rack in the middle position in the oven, then preheat it to 450 degrees F.
Step 3: After removing the chicken skin, trim any fat off.
Step 4: In a Ziploc or large bowl, add 8 chicken thighs, 2 tbsp oil or mayonnaise, 2 tbsp of the Paprika Meat Spice Blend, and half tsp salt. Toss well, coating the chicken completely.
Step 5: For a 9 x 9-inch baking pan, add the chicken. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken thighs are easily pierced with a knife or fork, and the juices run clear. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 6: Serve the paprika-baked chicken thighs immediately, garnished with some parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Here is a close scale version of the paprika chicken spice blend to make enough for this recipe: 2/3 teaspoon Brown Sugar 2/3 teaspoon Garlic Powder 3/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder Small Pinch Cayenne Pepper 2/3 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
