Go Back
–+ servings
Aaliyah

Crispy Oven Baked Smoked Paprika Chicken Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for crispy oven baked chicken thighs seasoned with smoked paprika.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 350kcalProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1.2mg

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.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!