Name: Simple Baked Salsa Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken thighs; 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup salsa

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Simple Baked Salsa Chicken Thighs

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Preheat the oven to 425F. Place chicken thighs in a 9×13 casserole dish and drizzle with oil. Add cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Use tongs to coat all the chicken in oil and seasonings and then arrange the chicken thighs in one flat layer. Spoon salsa over the chicken and spread the salsa to cover all the chicken completely.

Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, and then shred the chicken using two forks. Use in tacos, burritos, salads, and more. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Crispy Skin 🍗
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before baking to remove surface moisture, allowing the skin to crisp up beautifully in the oven rather than steam.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Toast the garlic powder and cumin in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into the salsa to intensify their flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Use Bone-In, Skin-On Thighs 🦵
Bone-in, skin-on thighs are more forgiving than breasts and stay incredibly juicy even if slightly overcooked, making them ideal for meal prep and guaranteed tender results.
Reserve Salsa Before Seasoning 🥫
Set aside some plain salsa before mixing in spices to use as a finishing sauce, ensuring you have fresh, bright salsa flavor to drizzle over shredded chicken.
Tent with Foil Mid-Bake ✨
If the skin browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning while the meat finishes cooking through evenly.