Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

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My husband is Mexican, and he loves spicy chicken from the supermarket. I was trying to re-create one of the spicy packaged chicken dishes at home; this is what I came up with, and he loves it! It is very spicy, tangy, and easy to make.

Submitted by Anna Rivera
Updated on November 22, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
4 chicken thighs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 4 chicken thighs

  • ½ cup Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina)

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Place chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Stir together hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour over chicken thighs. Cover the dish with foil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened and started to brown, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
25g Fat
11g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 1610mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 39g 79%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 563mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.