Cooktop Cove: This is the simplest, tastiest chicken recipe you'll ever try
By Emily Monaco
It doesn't take much to turn chicken thighs into a delicious meal. With just a few spices, the recipe below adds just the right amount of flavor to the rich, juicy meat. A quick turn through the oven, and the chicken thighs are ready to serve.
While this chicken is perfectly paired with a simple side of rice or potatoes, you can also allow the oven to do double duty by roasting the chicken on a rack above an assortment of vegetables, like broccoli, potatoes, and cauliflower. The spiced chicken juices will drip down onto the vegetables, infusing them with flavor.
Paprika roasted chicken thighs
8
5 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet, and brush with oil, then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until cooked through.