Old World Paprika Chicken

In our modern society there are all kinds of fast and commercially engineered foods. In contrast, my Paprika Chicken is a step back in time to an authentic old world flavor. With only standard seasonings on hand you can put together this simple and all time champion of chicken recipes.
You can always toss in your own little twist by adding a dash of dried or fresh thyme, or by squeezing in the juice of a lemon.

Ingredients...

• 6 to 9 chicken thighs (or equivalent)
• 1/3 cup Canola or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon ground red paprika
• 2 tablespoons dry granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 sliced onion
• 1 large diced portobello mushroom
• 7 -8 peeled whole garlic cloves
  
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks

Here's How You Do It...

1. Wash your chicken in cold water. Dry each piece with paper towel or cloth.
2. Pour the oil into a large bowl or plastic zip type bag.
3. Add the paprika, granulated garlic, salt, & ground black pepper and blend.
4. Add the clean and dry chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare your baking pan (I line mine with foil for easy cleanup).
6. Scatter sliced onions in bottom of pan.
7. Then scatter mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and cloves of garlic over the onions.
8. Place the chicken parts (skin side up) evenly on the bed of vegetables.
9. Scrape the bowl and put any remaining marinade on the chicken (it's delicious, you don't want to waste any of that flavor).
10. Bake for 1 hour 15 min. at 350F.

Serving suggestion: Great with a crisp garden salad and side of steamed broccoli or any dark green veggie, for a nutritious meal. Enjoy.