Description
Juicy, crispy skin chicken thighs with a bold smoky paprika rub. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, juice only
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Place chicken thighs in a baking dish
In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, cayenne, minced garlic, and lemon juice
Rub spice mixture evenly over chicken, including under the skin
Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear
Optional: Broil 3-5 minutes for extra crisp skin
Notes
Use boneless thighs if preferred (reduce cook time to 25-30 minutes)
Taste and adjust seasoning before baking
Serve with saffron rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread
Leftovers keep refrigerated in airtight containers for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean/Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg