Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

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.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 chicken thighs
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 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

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

Step 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.

Step 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).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427
Calories
25g
Fat
11g
Carbs
39g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol142mg 47%
Sodium1610mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars8g
Protein39g
Vitamin C46mg 232%
Calcium39mg 3%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium563mg 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.

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