Description
Simple Baked Salsa Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and effortless dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a fiesta on your plate. Tender, juicy thighs soaked in zesty salsa create an explosion of flavor that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe guarantees a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, drizzle chicken thighs with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper over them. Toss to coat well.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour salsa generously over each piece.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg