Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 1

Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Recipe for Your Next Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup Mexican-style hot sauce ( such as Valentina )
	1 tablespoon paprika
	1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
	1 tablespoon brown sugar , or more to taste
	4 chicken thighs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

325

Sugar

Fat

18g

This Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken is perfect for those who love a little bit of heat in their meals. The spicy hot sauce combined with brown sugar makes for a mouth-watering flavor that is hard to resist. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend dinner party. It can be served with rice, salad, or any other side dish of your preference. The best thing about this chicken recipe is that it doesn't require many ingredients and can be made in a matter of minutes. So if you're looking for a flavorful chicken recipe that's easy to make, look no further than this Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken recipe.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Mix hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar together in a bowl.
3.	Add chicken thighs to the bowl and mix well until coated with the sauce mixture.
4.	Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

PROS

This chicken recipe is easy to make and packs a lot of flavor.

It is spicy and satisfying, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

CONS

The chicken is high in sodium due to the hot sauce used in the recipe.

It is also not the healthiest option since it is baked with brown sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The chicken thighs provide a good source of protein, but the added sugar and sodium should be consumed in moderation.