Description
Juicy chicken coated in a sweet and smoky honey paprika glaze, baked until tender with a rich caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, paprika, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until smooth.
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken in the dish and coat evenly with the marinade.
- Bake for 35 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Switch to broil for 3 to 5 minutes to caramelize the top.
- Let rest briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Use smoked paprika for a richer taste.
- Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: honey paprika chicken, baked chicken, sweet and smoky chicken, easy chicken dinner, glazed chicken