Description
Juicy chicken coated in a rich honey paprika glaze, perfectly balanced between sweet and smoky with a tender, flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly grease a baking dish or skillet.
- Place the chicken thighs in the dish and coat them thoroughly with the prepared sauce.
- Bake for 35 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure even glazing.
- Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Use smoked paprika for a richer taste.
- Baste the chicken during cooking for extra glaze.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: honey paprika chicken, baked chicken, easy chicken dinner, sweet savory chicken, paprika chicken recipe