Baked Paprika Chicken

Name: Baked Paprika Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 drumsticks
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks or use chicken thighs with or without bones; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ¼ cup olive oil; Parsley for Garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
8 drumsticks
Calories
192 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Baked Paprika Chicken

Valerie Simpson

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Paprika chicken drumsticks are oven baked with smoky paprika spice blend until tender and succulent. This incredible flavored chicken is perfect for busy weeknights, a comfort food that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 chicken drumsticks or use chicken thighs with or without bones I prefer chicken with skin on
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
½ teaspoon salt as needed
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ cup olive oil
Parsley for Garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with olive oil, and set aside.
To make the spice blend mix together smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, red chili flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, freshly ground pepper, and salt. Set aside.
Pat dry chicken with a kitchen paper towel. Place chicken drumsticks in a zip-lock bag. Pour freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil over the chicken.
Sprinkle as much paprika spice blend as you like, I used the whole lot that I made for this recipe.
Close the zip-lock bag and rub the chicken to evenly coat in the spice rub. Let chicken rest for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator, while the oven pre-heats.
Arrange paprika chicken on a greased baking pan. Drizzle leftover olive oil over the chicken.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 425F for 45 minutes. Remember to flip chicken drumsticks once in between the baking time, and baste with juices left in the baking pan (or with olive oil).
Bake chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Baste chicken again with leftover juices from the pan.
Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1143IU (23%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8drumsticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	192kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	70mg	23%
Sodium	228mg	10%
Potassium	235mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1143IU	23%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	16mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%