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Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Paprika Sauce

Marinate today. Bake anytime this quarter.

Marinated chicken thighs baked in a rich tomato-paprika sauce — ready to cook straight from frozen. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before cooking and remove the marinade beforehand.

Prep10 min
Cook33 min
Total3 h 45 min
Serves4 servings

Freezer notes

Can you freeze Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Paprika Sauce?

Yes — Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Paprika Sauce freezes well: freeze it raw, it keeps up to 3 months in the freezer, about 2 days in the fridge.

Freeze it raw Up to 3 months frozen 2 days in the fridge

How to freeze Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Paprika Sauce

Marinate the thighs, drain the excess marinade, then freeze flat in bags for up to 3 months.

How to reheat Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Paprika Sauce

Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake at 200°C / 400°F for 30-35 minutes, turning once.

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Ingredients

  • 1000 g chicken thighs
  • 150 g tomato paste
  • 10 g Tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)
  • 3 g spice mix (smoked paprika, garlic, sweet paprika)
  • apple cider vinegar
  • 10 ml olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to the chicken thighs and mix well. Marinate for 2–4 hours in the fridge, then either cook immediately or transfer to freezer bags.
  2. Place the marinated thighs on a baking tray lined with parchment, or in a greased baking dish, and bake at 200°C for 30–35 minutes, turning once so both sides brown.

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • parchment paper
  • freezer bags

Nutrition per serving

Calories340 kcal
Protein30 g
Fat22 g
Carbs6 g

Estimated. These numbers are calculated from the ingredient list, not lab-measured — treat them as a ballpark, not a label.

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