Smoked paprika roasted chickeneasy weeknight or lazy weekend meal.

My host laughed as my eyes lit up with “Wow, what’s in this?!”

At the time, smoked paprika could only be found in specialty stores orPenzeys.

Plate of Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken with Green Beans, Surrounded by a Table Setting with Glasses, Table Napkins, and More Plates of Chicken

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What Is Smoked Paprika and Why Use It?

I like to think of it as the flavor of my favorite barbecued potato chips.

What Is Spanish Paprika?

Chicken with Paprika on a Platter

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It’s believed Christopher Columbus brought peppers from Mexico to Europe.

Find smoked Spanish paprika in the grocery store spice aisle or online atThe Spice HouseorThe Spanish Table.

Sprinkle a few dashes on popcorn, eggs, or hummus to add a little smoky flavor.

Seasoned Smoked Paprika Chicken on a Baking Tray

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Mix together the paprika, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Spread over the entire surface of the chicken and place the chicken in a shallow baking pan.

In a small pot, heat the honey and lemon juice until the honey fully dissolves.

Pot of Honey and Lemon on Stove for Smoked Paprika Chicken Recipe

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Remove from the heat and set aside.

Bake for approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Baste with the lemon-honey mixture after 35 minutes, and then every 15 minutes after that.

Chicken with Smoked Paprika Basted with a Pastry Brush

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You may need to adjust total cooking time depending on how big your chicken is.

Add more salt and pepper to taste.

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Thermometer Poked in Paprika Chicken to Get Internal Temperature

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How to Make Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken

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