Saffron-Infused Spanish Chicken with Garlic and Smoked Paprika

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Tender chicken thighs cooked with fragrant saffron, smoky paprika, and garlic, delivering a vibrant and savory Spanish-inspired dish. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, soak 1/4 tsp saffron threads in 1/4 cup warm chicken broth for 10 minutes to release color and aroma.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the thighs and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp smoked paprika to the pan, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Pour in the saffron-infused broth along with the remaining 3/4 cup chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast uncovered for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, and serve immediately.

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