Description
A flavorful and aromatic Smoked Paprika Chicken recipe featuring skinless chicken thighs coated with a blend of smoked, hot, and sweet paprika along with herbs and spices, baked to perfection for a crispy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 500 grams chicken thigh (skinless)
Spice Mix
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Egg Wash
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the chicken with a crispy coating.
- Prepare Spice Mix: In a large bowl, combine 3 teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon hot paprika, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, ¾ teaspoon onion salt, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly to create an even spice coating.
- Make Egg Wash: Whisk together 2 medium eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk until fully combined to create an egg wash for coating the chicken.
- Coat Chicken with Egg Wash: Dip each chicken thigh into the egg wash, ensuring an even coating to help the spice mix adhere properly.
- Apply Spice Coating: Press the chicken thighs spice side down into the prepared spice mix firmly, making sure the thighs are coated evenly and the spices adhere well.
- Prepare Baking Tray: Lightly spray your best baking tray with canola oil to prevent sticking and help crisping during baking.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken thighs spice side up on the baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken thighs, until cooked thoroughly and the coating is crispy.
Notes
- Always preheat the oven before placing the chicken inside to develop a nice crispy coating on the outside.
- Adjust baking time based on the size and thickness of the chicken thighs for best results.
- Use skinless chicken thighs for a healthier option and better spice adherence.
- Lightly spraying the baking tray ensures the chicken does not stick and helps create a crisp crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (~125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
