Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a smoky paprika blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg