Venture-Smoked Chicken Thighs

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Crisp-skinned chicken thighs with a deep smoky flavor from a custom spice blend, perfect for weeknight dinners. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown and skin is crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip and cook for 8-10 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, tent with foil, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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