Crispy Oven Paprika Chicken Thighs

Smoky • Juicy • Full of Flavor

These Crispy Oven Paprika Chicken Thighs are an easy weeknight dinner that delivers big flavor with very little effort. Bone-in chicken thighs roast at a high temperature until the skin turns beautifully golden and crisp. Garlic, paprika, and herbs create a smoky, savory crust while the natural pan juices keep the chicken incredibly juicy.

Halfway through roasting, the chicken is basted with its flavorful drippings and finished with a final spoonful of the rich pan sauce before serving.

Ingredients

• 6–8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Prepare the chicken
   Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the skin get extra crispy.
3. Mix the seasoning
   In a small bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Season the chicken
   Arrange the chicken thighs in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
   Drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle chopped garlic over the top.
5. Bake
   Roast for 30–35 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
6. Baste halfway
   About 15 minutes into baking, spoon the pan juices over the chicken thighs to keep them juicy and flavorful.
7. Finish with the drippings
   When the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, remove from the oven and pour the flavorful pan drippings over the top before serving.

Ashley’s Tips

❤️ Patting the chicken dry is the secret to crispy skin in the oven.
❤️ If you want extra color, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
❤️ Always cook chicken to 165°F internal temperature.

Serve With

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Roasted vegetables
• Fresh cucumber dill salad
• Buttered rice or orzo

🍗 Paprika Garlic Chicken Thighs

These Paprika Garlic Chicken Thighs are an easy, oven-roasted dinner with bold garlic and paprika flavor. Baking at a higher temperature helps the skin turn beautifully golden while keeping the meat juicy. Halfway through cooking, the chicken is basted with its own flavorful juices and finished with a drizzle of the rich pan drippings.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients
• 6 –8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Prepare the chicken.
3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim any excess skin.
4. Mix the seasoning.
5. In a small bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Season the chicken.
7. Arrange the chicken thighs in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the top.
9. Bake.
10. Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes.
11. Baste halfway through.
12. About 15 minutes into baking, spoon the pan juices over the chicken thighs to keep them juicy and flavorful.
13. Finish with drippings.
14. When the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, remove from the oven and pour the flavorful drippings from the pan over the chicken before serving.

Notes

❤️ Patting the chicken dry helps the skin get crispy in the oven.
❤️ If you want even more color, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
❤️ Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken every time.