Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the spice rub.
Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook 5-7 more minutes until juices run clear.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a heavy skillet like cast iron for best searing results.
Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level.
Serves well with rice, polenta, or roasted vegetables.
Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg