Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

Pat chicken dry. Mix spices and rub generously over both sides. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook 8 minutes without moving. Flip and transfer to a 400F oven for 20 minutes.

Why This Works

Smoked paprika adds depth that regular paprika can't match. The initial sear creates a crispy skin while the oven finishes cooking the meat gently.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted potatoes and a squeeze of lemon. The pan drippings make an excellent sauce when deglazed with white wine.

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