MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET

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This is a recipe that I found on ChefMD. A quick & easy stove top chicken recipe. I served this with oven roasted potatoes and asparagus.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless, bone-in (about 8 thighs)
1 1/2 cups salsa (use your favorite salsa)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Coat with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
  • Add salsa to skillet.
  • Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

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