Best Versatile Mexican Chicken Thighs Recipes

MEXICAN-SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Mexican-Spiced Chicken Thighs take less than 5 minutes to get in the oven and are amazing served up with warm tortillas. It's an easy and delicious dinner!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs
2 limes (to juice)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Lay out the chicken thighs in the prepared pan, skin-side up. Squeeze the lime juice all over the meat.
Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle generously over the meat.
Divide the butter up into 8 little clumps. Place 1 clump on top of each chicken thigh.
Bake for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VERSATILE MEXICAN CHICKEN THIGHS

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Chicken thighs are coated with a seasoning mix composed in part of typical Mexican flavors: cumin and oregano. They are then cooked on the stovetop for an easy, flavorful meal. The thighs may be eaten as a main dish accompanied by sides of tortillas, refried beans, tomato salsa and perhaps Mexican rice. Or consider them as fillings for warm corn tortillas. Either way, I think you'll like these -- both for their flavor and for their ease of preparation!

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Mix the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper on a wide plate or baking dish. Put chicken thighs on top, then turn them over to coat with the seasoning mix.
Put the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and cook 7-8 minutes. Turn the thighs over and cook 7-8 minutes longer or until thighs are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 85.9, Sodium 381.6, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.2, Protein 20.6