SMOKE-ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PAPRIKA
These chicken thighs are roasted in the heat of a covered grill, smoke commingling with the tint and flavor of paprika to create, thanks to caramelized honey, a sort of crust that makes it very difficult to stop eating. You start by making a paste of sweet and hot paprikas, honey, lemon juice, garlic and butter. Rub that all over the meat, then cook the chicken on a charcoal grill over indirect heat until done. If using a gas grill, make sure one side of the grill is unheated, and either swap out the paprika for the smoked version known as pimenton de la vera or wrap two small mounds of moistened wood chips in heavy aluminum foil and pierce the tops of the packets with the tines of a fork. Place those on the hotter side of the grill before roasting the chicken.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Build a fire in a grill with a cover, leaving about 1/3 of the grill free of coals. If using a gas grill, make sure one side of the grill is unheated, and either swap out the paprika above for the smoked version known as pimenton de la vera or wrap two small mounds of moistened wood chips in heavy aluminum foil and pierce the tops of the packets with the tines of a fork.
- In a bowl, combine the paprikas, honey, lemon juice, garlic and butter and stir to make a paste. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat thoroughly by hand with the spice paste.
- Place chicken on cooler side of grill and cover. If using wood chips, place the foil packets, pierced side up, on the hotter side of the grill and cover. Roast chicken for 15 minutes, turn, cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, with lemon wedges, sprinkled with mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 720, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 994 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Leah Siama
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
M Shoaib
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
Ishal anjum
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a chicken salad with the leftovers and it was delicious.
Wimukthi Dashan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken was dry and tough.
Daniella Jnphilippe
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the paprika gave it a nice smoky flavor.
Travis Morris
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always delicious.
Maggie Juston
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful.
Omar Nasr
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken thighs and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was very flavorful.
Ashlynn tidsburys
[email protected]The chicken was a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
debasish saha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ashes Rocky
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
Noumi Official Yt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of paprika, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was delicious.
Monir Mahmud
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some vegetables to the pan and made a one-pot meal.
John Haggard
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
AbdulSalam Khan
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was amazing.
Lora Alsiyabi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Mason Calhoun
[email protected]This chicken was so juicy and flavorful! The paprika gave it a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.