Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs

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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

Instructions

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 450°F 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 450°F degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until the chicken thighs are easily pierced with a fork or knife.

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