Mexican Style Chicken Thighs
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
9 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Style Chicken Thighs
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These Mexican chicken thighs are one of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy chicken with Tex-Mex flavors! A zippy marinade makes these chicken thighs extra delicious, and it all comes together with just a few minutes of prep time.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 6-8 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons dried chopped onion
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 limes
Garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the oil over the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Add the seasonings and work the chicken until the seasoning is evenly coated.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top and then place the chicken in a container, or zip top bag and allow the chicken thighs to marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Once ready to cook, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, olace the chicken thighs in a single layer in the pan. Let the chicken cook 4-6 minutes without turning, then flip the chicken thighs, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan and cook on the other side for an additional 4-6 minutes.
- The chicken is done when it reached 165˚F internal temperature. Remove the chicken from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes. Then toss with the cilantro and serve.
Notes
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Freeze: Place the cooked Mexican chicken thighs a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- How to Freeze: Place the cooked Mexican chicken thighs a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- How to Reheat: To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave until warmed through.
- How to Reheat: To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave until warmed through.
- How to Scale: If you’re scaling this recipe up, you’ll likely need to marinate the chicken in two separate dishes and cook it in batches.
- How to Scale: If you’re scaling this recipe up, you’ll likely need to marinate the chicken in two separate dishes and cook it in batches.
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- All seasonings listed are dried.
- 2 tbsp = 1 taco seasoning packet.
- This taco seasoning is naturally gluten free, dairy free, low carb and compliant for Whole30, Paleo, and Keto diets.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Freeze: Place the cooked Mexican chicken thighs a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- How to Reheat: To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave until warmed through.
- How to Scale: If you’re scaling this recipe up, you’ll likely need to marinate the chicken in two separate dishes and cook it in batches.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
9kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 9kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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