Baked Paprika Chicken Thighs

Combine all the spice ingredients for the Meat Spice Blend in a small container and shake until well combined. You will use ONLY3 Tbsp of this blend in the recipe. Save the rest for another time.

How to bake the chicken.
Preheat oven to 450F with the baking rack in the middle.

Remove the skin and trim off any fat of the chicken thighs.

Add the chicken thighs to a ziplock or a large bowl together with2tbsp of oil or mayonnaise,3tbsp of the paprika spice blend and1/2tsp of salt. Mix well, massaging the spices well into the chicken.

Add the chicken to a 9x9 baking pan and bake, uncovered, in preheated to 450F degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until the chicken thighs are easily pierced with a fork or knife.