Best Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

Ingredients for Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs

• 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
• 2 Tbsp Spice Blend for Chicken or Beef
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise or oil (virgin olive oil or vegetable oil)
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Paprika Spice Blend for Chicken, Beef (Use ONLY 2 Tbsp for this recipe)

• 4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 3 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
• 3 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar

Instructions

How to make Paprika Meat Spice Blend for Chicken, Beef

1. Combine all the ingredients for the Meat Spice Blend in a small container and shake until well combined. You will use ONLY 2 Tbsp of this blend in the recipe. Save the rest for another time.

How to Bake Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 450F with the baking rack in the middle.
2. Remove the skin and trim off any fat off the chicken thighs.
3. Add the chicken thighs to a ziplock or a large bowl, together with 2 tbsp of oil or mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp of the Paprika Meat Spice Blend and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix well, massaging the spices well into the chicken.
4. Add the chicken to a 9"x9" baking pan and bake, uncovered, in preheated to 450F degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until the chicken thighs are easily pierced with a fork or knife.

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