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    Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts

    High Protein Diabetes-FriendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeGluten-FreeAmericanChickenDinner
    4 servings
    Active time: 20 minutes
    Total time: 40 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories454 cal
    • Total Fat24.7 g
    • Saturated Fat5.4 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • Sodium638 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total16 g
    • Protein44.4 g
    • Phosphorus464 mg
    • Potassium969 mg
    • Fiber5.4 g
    • Calcium94 mg

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large)
    • 4 small shallots, quartered
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, sweet or hot
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 4 large or 8 small bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin removed

    Description

    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.

    Directions

    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.
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