PAPRIKA CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS FOR TWO RECIPE - (4/5)

Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts for Two Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-25010

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Combine Brussels sprouts, shallots and lemon with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Mash garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the side of a chef's knife until it becomes 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. 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.