Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1½ teaspoons chipotle chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 medium-sized chicken thighs, (skinless, bone-in (about 2 pounds total))
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Remove any excess fat from the chicken thighs, pat them dry with a paper towel, and place them in a large bowl. Pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken and toss to coat making sure to completely cover each chicken piece in the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in a 9x9 baking dish. Cook for 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and serving.