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Lemon Paprika Roast Chicken Thighs Recipe

Juicy oven roasted chicken thighs with bright lemon and warm paprika flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 6 bone in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Finishing:
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon slices

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with oil, lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Arrange skin side up on a baking sheet with lemon slices.
  3. Roast until golden and cooked through.
  4. Rest briefly then finish with parsley.