Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken

Tried this tasty recipe the other evening. The smoked paprika blend is a nice compliment to chicken. 

Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken       4 servings

4 chicken thighs bone-in, skinless

1tablespoon olive oil

1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons+ Paprika Spice Blend (recipe listed below)

1/2 tsp kosher salt

Chopped parsley for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 450°F with the baking rack in the middle.
2. Remove the skin and trim off any fat off the chicken thighs.
3. Brush thighs with oil and sprinkle with Paprika Spice Blend and salt on both the top & underside of each thigh. Massage oii and spices into surface the chicken, adding more as needed to create an even coating 
4. Add the chicken to a sprayed baking pan and bake, uncovered, in preheated to 450°F degrees for 30 to 45 minutes+ or until the chicken thighs are easily pierced with a fork or knife and juices run clear when pierced; an instant read thermometer insertedt into the thickest part of the meat should register 165° F.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Paprika Spice Blend 

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper  

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 

 

Combine all the ingredients for the Meat Spice Blend in a small container and shake until well combined. You will use only about 1 1/2 tablespoon of this blend in the recipe Save the rest for another time.