Name: Paprika and Lemon Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 or 3
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 garlic cloves, mashed, plus 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 medium lemon, unpeeled, washed, and diced; 1 heaped tablespoon Hungarian paprika; 1 tablespoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon hot paprika, or to taste; 2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; A drizzle of water

"Savor the bold flavors of smoky Hungarian paprika and zesty lemon in this easy oven-baked chicken thighs recipe. Tender, juicy chicken is marinated simply and baked to perfection, offering a lighter twist on traditional Hungarian paprikash. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for busy weeknights."

🥗 Ingredients (9 items)

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 garlic cloves, mashed, plus 1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 medium lemon, unpeeled, washed, and diced
1 heaped tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon hot paprika, or to taste
2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
A drizzle of water

Method 3 Steps

1

Place the chicken thighs in an oven-safe glass dish and add all the ingredients (except the water). Mix by hand to combine, squeezing the lemon pieces lightly. Let marinate as long as possible.
2

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add a drizzle of water to the dish, mix to combine, and bake for about 45 minutes.
3

Serve with buttered tagliatelle or mashed potatoes and a side of greens.

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🥗 Ingredients (9 items)

Method 3 Steps

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