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Make these Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs for an easy, weeknight meal. Serve the chicken with a salad or steamed vegetables, or your favorite side dish.
Why is this baked chicken thigh dinner so easy?
- The chicken thighs are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prep in 15 minutes and cook in 35 minutes. Get these chicken thighs from the fridge to the table in under an hour!
- Add the leftovers to a salad for an easy lunch the next day.
Steps for How to Cook Baked Chicken:
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the oil, seasonings, and chicken in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to the baking sheet and pop it in the oven for 35 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving. It pairs well with green peas and roasted potatoes.
Are Chicken Thighs Healthy?
- Chicken is a great source of lean protein, plus micronutrients including selenium and B vitamins.
- Chicken thighs tend to be a bit higher in fat than chicken breasts, but they are also more flavorful and tend to be less dry.
- As with all animal products, it is best to choose organic and pasture-raised brands to avoid added hormones and antibiotics. Plus, raising chickens on pasture as opposed to keeping them in cages is so much better for the animals.
Top Tips for A Tasty Chicken Thigh Dinner
- Toss the chicken thighs in the oil and seasoning mixture well to make sure they are fully coated.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Store leftovers in a tightly-sealed container for up to four days.
- Use the leftover chicken on a green salad or chop it and use it in your favorite chicken salad recipe.
Other Healthy Chicken Recipes You Might Like:
- Crockpot Chicken Thighs & Cabbage
- Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Slaw
- Crockpot Chicken Thighs with Green Chiles
- 5-Ingredient Chicken Salad
Here is the printable recipe for how to make baked boneless chicken thighs:
PrintPaprika Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main dish
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Paleo, gluten-free, Whole30
Description
Make these Paprika Baked Chicken Thighs for an easy, weeknight meal. Serve the chicken with a salad or steamed vegetables, or your favorite side dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, place the chicken thighs. Add the olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir so the chicken is coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until an internal thermometer reaches 165F.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. Then, serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator in a tightly-sealed container for up to 4 days.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
This is an easy winner, chicken dinner!
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Michelle says
I really like this recipe. My family enjoys it too. Paprika and chicken taste so good together. Thanks for your cooking tips.
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Candice says
This was just as easy as you said it would be, and so packed with flavor… yum! They came out so perfect and juicy. Everyone one loved them, and can’t wait to make them again!
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Aleta says
This is such a great weekday meal! I love that it is a healthy recipe that I can easily prepare and have on the table in an hour!
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Eva says
So simple and straightforward, the kind of recipe you need on a weekday when you can’t devote too much time to food preparation.
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Jacqui Debono says
I made these this evening and they were so good! I cannot wait to have the leftovers tomorrow with a salad!
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Cathleen says
I am always making chicken for dinner. Love this version! I would choose chicken thighs over breasts any day 🙂
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Jess says
This chicken looks so moist and tender and juicy! What a delicious recipe that I just have to try! YUM!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
These chicken thighs sound like the perfect weeknight meal! And we just got a new jar of smoked paprika that I bet would be perfect with these. Can’t wait to give your recipe a try.
Kari Heron says
I really respect the simplicity and balance of this meal for a weeknight dinner. If more of us cooked like this nightly, the world would be a better place.
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Megan Ellam says
This is such a great recipe on its own or the chicken in a pie too. Thanks for such a versatile recipe.
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