Paprika Chicken and Potatoes

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If you’ve ever had your family hovering around the stove like hungry little detectives sniffing out clues, this recipe is for you! 😂 My Paprika Chicken and Potatoes is one of those dishes that makes the whole house smell like love and spice. The aroma of paprika sizzling in oil? Ay Dios mío… it’s like a hug from the kitchen.

This dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd—whether it’s your tíos, your kids, or just your husband pretending he’s helping by “taste-testing” every five minutes. 😅

🏺“From the Spice Trail to My Table” – Food Origins

Paprika may not be native to Mexico, but let me tell you, we know how to make it feel right at home. This beautiful red spice comes from dried peppers and has traveled through Europe, especially Hungary and Spain, before landing in our kitchens and hearts. ❤️

In our house, it’s the secret weapon for turning simple chicken and potatoes into something that tastes like it took hours—but really, it’s faster than my son asking “is it ready yet?” for the tenth time. 😆

🍗“Why I Made It (Besides the Hunger Stares)” – My Inspiration to Make It

Honestly? I made this because I was tired of the same old chicken recipes and wanted something with a little sass. Something that says, “I’m not just dinner—I’m the dinner.” 💅🏽

Plus, I had a bag of gold potatoes giving me the side-eye from the pantry and some drumsticks begging for a glow-up. I threw in my favorite seasonings, gave it a good stir, and boom—my kitchen smelled like a five-star restaurant with a Mexican mamá twist. 👩🏽‍🍳

My husband and sons were practically circling me like sharks in a cooking show. “Is it done yet?” “Can I try one?” “Just one?” 😂

🧡“Final Thoughts Before You Devour It” – In Conclusion

This recipe is a keeper. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it makes you feel like a kitchen queen without breaking a sweat. 👑

The paprika gives it that smoky warmth, the potatoes soak up all the flavor, and the chicken? Juicy, crispy, and perfect. Serve it with a side salad or just a big spoon and a hungry family. 😋

Try it out and let me know if your family starts circling the stove too. I’ll be here, sipping my cafecito and pretending I didn’t already sneak a bite. ☕😉

Servings: 8 to 12

Ingredients:

• 12 pcs CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS or THIGHS with skin

• 8 medium GOLD POTATOES peeled and quartered

Chicken Seasoning:

• 2 tsp GROUND PAPRIKA

• 1 tbs BADIA COMPLETE SEASONING

• 1 tsp KOSHER SALT

• 1 tsp GROUND BLACK PEPPER

• 1/4 cup CANOLA or VEGTABLE OIL

Potato Seasoning:

• 1/4 cup CANOLA OR VEGETABLE OIL

• 1 tsp GROUND PAPRIKA

• 1 tsp BADIA COMPLETE SEASONING

Instructions:

• Prepare the chicken seasoning by placing the paprika, badia seasoning, salt and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl or baking dish. Mix and set aside. Now place the oil in a flat bowl. Set aside.

• Roll the chicken in the oil then the paprika seasoning. Make sure to cover all sides. Set aside.

• Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl. Prepare and toss the potato seasoning over the potatoes. Use a spoon or your hands to fully coat the potatoes with the seasoning. Set aside.

• Cook the chicken over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes making sure to cook all sides until crispy. Remove from the pan. Set aside. The chicken should not be fully cooked. It will finish cooking later with the potatoes.

• In the same pan over medium heat brown the potatoes for about 3 to 5 minutes.

• Return the chicken to the pan with the potatoes. Make sure to place the chicken under the potatoes. Cover the pan and cook over medium low heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.