Mexican Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Fiesta Dinner
A delightful Mexican chicken recipe perfect for a fiesta dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture thoroughly.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and top with salsa and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or tortillas.
- Adjust the spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken, Fiesta Dinner, Easy Recipe