One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Peppers and Onions (Printer-friendly)

Juicy smoky paprika chicken roasted with sweet bell peppers and onions for an easy, vibrant one-pan meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 (optional)

→ Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which is honestly the most underrated benefit of any recipe.
  • The chicken skin gets impossibly crispy while the meat stays juicy, no dry chicken disasters here.
  • Those roasted peppers and onions caramelize into a naturally sweet sauce that needs nothing else.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt turned out pale and steamed instead of crispy.
  • The vegetables on the bottom of the pan will caramelize more than the ones on top, which is exactly what you want, so resist the urge to stir halfway through.
03 -
  • If your oven runs cool, increase the temperature to 450°F—crispy skin matters, and you need real heat to get it.
  • Lemon wedges are not optional; they're the secret that transforms this from good to memorable.
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