Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Flavor: Smoky, savory, slightly spicy
Juicy Chicken with Bold Smoky Flavor
Smoked Paprika Chicken is a simple but flavorful recipe made with pantry spices and cooked until golden and juicy. The smoked paprika gives the chicken a deep, rich taste that makes it feel like slow-roasted comfort food even though it cooks fast.
Perfect for dinner, meal prep, or high-protein meals.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
How to Make Smoked Paprika Chicken
1. Season the Chicken
Pat chicken dry.
Mix spices in a bowl.
Rub seasoning all over chicken.
2. Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in skillet.
Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side.
Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove and keep warm.
3. Make Sauce (Optional)
Add butter to pan.
Cook garlic 30 seconds.
Add broth, paprika, lemon juice.
Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Pour over chicken.
4. Serve
Serve whole or sliced.
Great with:
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Salad
Final Thoughts
This smoked paprika chicken is simple, juicy, and packed with flavor.
It’s one of those recipes you can make any night with ingredients you already have.
