Mexican Chicken Recipe
This flavorful Mexican chicken recipe is made with juicy chicken thighs simmered in a tomato, onion, and jalapeño sauce. It’s an easy, comforting dish that’s full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 3 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 jalapenos chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 roma tomatoes chopped
- cilantro or parsley for garnishing
Instructions
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Start by seasoning the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and Mexican oregano. Make sure everything is well combined.
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Warm a skillet over medium heat and pour in 2 tablespoons of oil. Place half of the chicken in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until browned.
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Set the cooked chicken aside on a plate and repeat the process with the remaining chicken, adding more oil if needed.
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Add the diced onion and chopped jalapeños to the skillet. Stir and sauté for a few minutes, making sure to scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute or two. Then add the chopped tomatoes and mix everything together. Let this cook for about 5 minutes.
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Return the chicken and its juices to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for around 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or parsley and serve.