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Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts

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

  1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
  2. Combine Brussels sprouts, shallots and lemon with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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