Lemon paprika chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy lemon and spicy paprika mixture with garlic and thyme. They're the perfect weeknight dinner idea!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 2 hourshrs
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Ingredients
4-6bone-in chicken thighs
6tablespoonsolive oil, divided
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
2teaspoonspaprika
1teaspoondried thyme
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
4garlic cloves, minced, divided
1cupwhite wine(use a wine that you like)
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Place chicken on a cutting board or a large plate.
Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil over chicken thighs. (not 3 tablespoons over each piece, but over all 6 pieces)
Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice and 2 minced garlic cloves; rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. You can also combine seasonings in a bowl, mix well, and rub it over the chicken thighs.
Place in a large bowl or ziploc bag and refrigerate for about 2 hours. IF you don't have that much time, 20 minutes is good, too. But it does taste better after a couple of hours.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet.
Add chicken and, cooking over medium heat, brown the chicken on both sides; about 6 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add remaining minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for one minute. Do not burn the garlic.
Carefully add wine to the skillet.
Stir in parsley.
Transfer chicken back to skillet and bring to a boil.
Cover with a lid and continue to cook over medium-low heat for 20 to 22 minutes, or until done, turning the chicken over half way through cooking.
Add 1/4-cup more wine if it looks too dry when you go to turn over the chicken.
Remove from heat.
Transfer chicken to serving dish and spoon sauce over the chicken.
Serve.
Notes
To store. Keep the chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat. When you want to reheat the chicken, simply put it in the microwave or heat it in the oven at about 350F until warmed through.
To freeze. Once the chicken has cooled, place it in an airtight container and freeze it for 2-3 months. Before you reheat it, make sure to thaw it overnight in the fridge.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.