Description
Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs are easy, succulent, skinless, bone-in chicken thighs that are oven-baked with a special blend of spices infused with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
- 2 Tbsp Paprika Spice Blend (made from smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Spice Blend: Combine 4 Tbsp smoked paprika, 3 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 3 Tbsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, and 3 Tbsp brown sugar in a small container and shake until well combined.
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 450°F with the baking rack in the middle.
- Prepare Chicken: Remove the skin and trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs.
- Season: Place chicken thighs in a large bowl or ziplock bag with 2 Tbsp oil or mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp of the prepared spice blend, and 1/2 tsp salt; mix well, massaging spices into the meat.
- Bake: Place chicken in a 9″x9″ baking pan and bake uncovered at 450°F for 45 to 55 minutes until juices run clear or internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
The homemade spice blend is versatile and can be used for grilled meats, beef, and kabobs. To reduce heat, decrease the amount of cayenne and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 406 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 532 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 196 mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, baked chicken, smoked paprika, meal prep