Smoked paprika is the star of the show in these easy to make, tender baked chicken thighs, You can adjust the seasonings to your liking as well! The dry rub is enough for two recipes.
Combine the ingredients for the dry rub and set aside.
Take 2 - 2 1/2 tbsp of the dry rub and mix together with the olive oil.
Place the chicken thighs in a large roaster, baking or braising pan in one layer.
Brush the chicken thighs with the oil/spice mixture until they are well coated.
Place the chicken in the pan into the oven uncovered.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches a temperature of 185°F.
Remove and serve.
Notes
Nutritional values will vary
Chicken thighs need to be cooked to at least 185°F for the proper texture. The higher the temperature, the more the meat fibers break down and the more tender chicken thighs are. They should always be cooked to between 185-200 °F for the very best texture!