Description
A delicious and easy recipe for crispy oven baked chicken thighs seasoned with smoked paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- If using chicken breasts instead of thighs, adjust cooking time to avoid drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1,200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg