Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
In this chicken recipe, paprika-rubbed chicken thighs are nestled into Brussels sprouts and shallots and roasted on a sheet pan in the oven for an easy dinner. As the chicken thighs roast, the garlicky drippings flavor the Brussels sprouts and shallots. Delicious one-pan cooking! Smoked paprika adds a touch of smoky flavor—look for it at well-stocked supermarkets or in the bulk-spice section at natural-foods markets. Regular paprika can be used in its place, but doesn’t add the hint of smoke.
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large)
- 4small shallots, quartered
- 1lemon, sliced
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1tablespoon smoked paprika, sweet or hot
- 1teaspoon dried thyme
- 4large or 8 small bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin removed
Instructions
- Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
- Combine Brussels sprouts, shallots and lemon with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mash garlic and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt with the side of a chef’s knife to form a paste. Combine the garlic paste with paprika, thyme and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the paste all over chicken. Nestle the chicken into the Brussels sprouts.
- Roast on the lower rack until the Brussels sprouts are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken without touching bone registers 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
| Calories | 454.33kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 15.96g |
| Total Sugars | 2.83g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 5.39g |
| Total Fat | 24.7g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.41g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 13.63g |
| Cholesterol | 0.68mg |
| Sodium | 638.32mg |
| Protein | 44.44g |
| Potassium | 969.11mg |
| Calcium | 94.06mg |
| Chromium | 0.06mcg |
| Folate | 89mcg |
| Iron | 4.42mg |
| Magnesium | 74.58mg |
| Omega-6 | 4g |
| Trans Fatty Acid | 0.28g |
| Vitamin A | 2049.21IU |
| Vitamin D | 11.37IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16mcg |
| Vitamin C | 99.23mg |
| Vitamin E | 4mg |
| Zinc | 3.72mg |
| Phosphorus | 464.36mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg |
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