Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs

Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs ar simple, Succulent, Skinless, Bone-in Chicken Thighs that ar kitchen appliance baked with a special mix of spices infused with smoke-dried Paprika and cayenne pepper. This special Paprika Spice mix is nice on any grilled meats, together with chicken breasts, beef, and kabobs.

Why build your own Chicken Thigh Seasoning

Buying pre-made seasoning blends for years, I actually have ne'er once stopped to actually browse the ingredient list. I simply had one or two of favorite ones and was happy to use them. the sole factor that was extremely inconvenient concerning victimisation the pre-made seasoning spices is that every one those I used had salt because the main ingredient, that meant that I ne'er extremely knew what proportion to use in my recipes.

I knew the overall quantity of salt the dish needed, however mixed with spices I had no plan what proportion precisely to use, therefore each once during a whereas i might have either under-seasoned or over seasoned meat.

Since ingredients ar listed by the number used, with the primary being the foremost rife one, i noticed that i'm principally paying for salt. This expertise set American state on a mission to form my very own spice mix.

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

INTRUCTIONS:

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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