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Spanish Tapas Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Are you a grazer? I totally am, and would prefer to have snacky, appetizer-type food any day, which of course means I’m such a sucker for a cocktail party.

Spanish Tapas Chicken Thighs Recipe

This chicken thigh recipe has been on repeat in our house, having made it at least 4 times for 4 different cocktail parties. I will tell you, it does work with chicken breast, but this dish is nowhere close to as good as it is when you use the chicken thighs. There’s no oil, though, so it evens out – right?

Spanish Tapas Chicken Thighs Recipe 

The flavor in this is out of this world, too. The paprika and garlic make the loveliest combination, and the chicken comes out so juicy. A little squeeze of lemon (or lime) and the fresh chopped parsley really bring a brightness to the dish. You can serve it with an aioli or sour cream or nothing at all. And don’t worry, won’t judge you for eating out of the pan.

Spanish Tapas Chicken Thighs Recipe

Spanish Tapas Chicken Thighs Recipe

To make an aioli to serve with the chicken, start with a cup of mayo, 1/4 cup Siracha, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt. Taste as you mix and adjust spice and salt accordingly.

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