Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

• 8 chicken thighs

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices

• 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tablespoons paprika

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

• 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

• 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper