Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

When two worlds come together with this Mexican-American Chicken

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

427
Calories
24.7g
Fat
11,1g
Carbogydrates
39,3g
Protein
142mg
Cholesterol
1610mg
Sodium
Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

Recipe Description

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken recipe is a popular supper choice in our home, during the week. I don’t always have hours to cook lavish meals when I get home in the evenings, however, I still want to make sure that my family gets a proper, balanced home-cooked meal. With this easy recipe I can ensure that.

Depending on the preference of your kids, you can make this recipe as spicy and as mild as you choose, by adding teaspoons of the spices and more of the brown sugar, the flavors balance out so that you won’t have screaming kids! A plain white, basmati rice and some boiled, seasoned cauliflower also helps to blend out the spice to a more mild flavor.

To make Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking dish

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

    Preheat oven to 400 °F and grease a small baking dish.

  2. 2

    Prepare the sauce

    2 min
    Step 2 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

    Mix the hot sauce, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl and stir until the mixture is well combined.

  3. 3

    Cover the chicken

    3 min
    Step 3 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American ChickenStep 3 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

    Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, and coat them with a layer of sauce. Cover the dish with foil.

  4. 4

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 4 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American ChickenStep 4 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for a further 20 minutes until the chicken has cooked through and the sauce is thickened.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

    Remove from the oven and serve hot with a side of your choice.

This Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken is a quick and painless dinner recipe. Pair it with a plain spicy rice to soften out the spicy or enjoy a traditional plate of extra oily potato fries! Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Zoe
October 11, 2024
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Family loved it.

Olivia
July 17, 2024
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Deliciosa!

Ursula
June 23, 2024
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Super simple recipe!

Yasmine Clark
April 3, 2024
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I made this chicken for a quick weeknight dinner, and my kids loved it! We adjusted the spices to their taste, and it was perfect with rice. Such a breeze to whip up after a long day.

Holly
January 30, 2024
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This Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken is a total game changer! I whipped it up in no time after work, and my friends loved it! Gonna make it again this weekend. So easy and delish!

Ursula
October 6, 2023
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This Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken was a hit with my family. I love how quick it is to make after a long day at work. I adjusted the spices for my kids, and they enjoyed it with rice. It's nice knowing I'm serving them a meal that’s both simple and tasty.

Betty
September 10, 2023
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Great for busy nights.

Tina
August 14, 2023
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Supper choice! I love how easy it is to please my kids with this recipe. One night, I made it milder, and they gobbled it up! Perfect balance of flavors, and it brought us all together at the dinner table. Families need this recipe.

Yvette
December 3, 2022
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Amazing!

Laura
March 12, 2022
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Superb! I love how quick this recipe is. After a long day, I made it for dinner, and my friends enjoyed it so much they were asking for more. The spices really packed a punch.

Kay
April 14, 2021
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So easy, loved it! Whipped this up after work and it was just bomb. My friends couldn’t stop raving about the flavors. Definitely adding this to my go-to list for weeknight dinners!

Yara
March 24, 2021
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Amazing! I made this last night and my kids couldn't get enough. It's so easy and quick. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor! Will definetly be a family favorite.

Mikey
September 10, 2019
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So easy, loved it!

Athina
April 29, 2019
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Hot and spicy! I like it!

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