Roasted Chicken Thighs with Pita Bread
Juicy roasted chicken thighs with warm, soft pita bread – a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 6 whole chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces pita bread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the 6 chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, coating evenly.
- 4
Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy and the juices run clear.
- 5
Warm the 4 pita breads in the oven for the last 5 minutes of roasting, wrapped in foil.
- 6
Serve the hot chicken thighs with the warm pita bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- small bowl
- aluminum foil
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