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Roasted Chicken

Juicy roasted chicken thighs with a simple, savory crust, finished with fresh parsley. A quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
28g
Roasted Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 4 whole chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat the 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt. Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs.

  3. 3

    Roast the chicken for 25-30 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy and the juices run clear when pierced.

  4. 4

    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • paper towels

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