Mexican Smothered Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Mexican Smothered Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin

1
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in milk and coat again with flour mixture.
2
In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3
In the same skillet, saute onion and jalapenos until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over chicken.
4
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0-175u00b0. Freeze option: Place cooled chicken with sauce in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

664

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Mexican Smothered Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Smothered Chicken Thighs

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