Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Use paper towels to pat the 2 lbs bone in, skin on chicken thighs until the skin feels tacky and dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
  3. Drizzle the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the thighs. Make sure to get some under the skin if possible.
  4. Rub the spice mix evenly over every inch of the chicken. Wait until every crevice is coated in red.
  5. Place the thighs skin side up on the baking sheet. Leave at least 2cm of space between each piece.
  6. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 35 minutes.
  7. Cook until the skin is bubbling and an internal thermometer reads 74°C (165°F).
  8. Remove from the oven and let it sit on the tray for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute so they don't run out when you bite in.
  9. Serve immediately. Enjoy while the skin is at its maximum level of shatter.