Description
Spicy Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs are smoky, juicy, and perfectly crisp. This easy low carb oven recipe fits keto meal plans and makes a flavorful weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 pounds)
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, sweet paprika, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil until a paste forms.
3. Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over each chicken thigh, including under the skin for deeper flavor.
5. Place thighs skin side up on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain crispness.
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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