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Simple Baked Salsa Chicken Thighs

Simple Baked Salsa Chicken Thighs

These Simple Baked Salsa Chicken Thighs make the juiciest shredded chicken that’s the best for tacos, burritos, and salads. Plus, it’s a perfect recipe to prep ahead for super quick Mexican-inspired dinners or lunches during the week!

Author: Project Meal Plan

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 165 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds - chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp - avocado or olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons - ground cumin
  • 1 tsp - garlic powder
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • 1 cup - salsa

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Energy: 165 kcal | Total Fat: 7 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 107 mg | Total Carbs: 2 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 1 g | Proteins: 23 g | Sodium: 596 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g

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