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Crispy lemon paprika roast chicken thighs with caramelized lemon slices on a white plate.

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

You will love these chicken thighs. The skin stays crispy and the meat remains juicy. Smoky paprika and fresh lemon provide a bold taste. This recipe is quick and requires few steps.


Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  3. Mix the olive oil paprika salt pepper and garlic in a small bowl.
  4. Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the chicken thighs.
  5. Place the chicken and lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish.
  6. Roast the chicken for 35 minutes until the skin is golden.
  7. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • Use bone-in thighs for the best flavor results.
  • Dry the skin well to get a crispy texture.
  • Check that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 345

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