One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Peppers (Printable version)

Tender chicken thighs with smoky paprika, roasted with colorful peppers and onions for an effortless savory dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced into strips
04 - 1 large red onion, sliced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Spices & Seasoning

06 - 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
07 - 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Arrange sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic in a single layer on a large baking sheet or oven-safe skillet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat.
04 - Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs, skin-side up, among the vegetables. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Roast for 35 minutes, or until chicken is golden, skin is crispy, and juices run clear. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
06 - Remove from oven. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken skin crisps up like you've got restaurant-level technique, but honestly it's just the oven doing the work.
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • Those charred peppers and onions become sweet and almost caramelized, balancing the paprika's smokiness perfectly.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry, because that one step is what separates steamed skin from crispy skin.
  • Bone-in thighs are much harder to dry out than breasts, so don't be afraid of the high oven temperature.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in the spices for up to 2 hours before roasting if you have time, which deepens the flavor considerably.
  • If your oven runs hot or cool, start checking at 30 minutes because every oven behaves differently and you want golden skin, not burnt skin.
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