Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs
Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs bring a punchy blend of heat and gentle sweetness, with Valentina hot sauce, paprika, and cayenne creating a sticky, lacquered finish. The brown sugar rounds out the spice, giving each bite a balanced kick. Serve for a weeknight dinner when you’re craving robust flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Arrange the chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. In a bowl, mix together hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar; pour the mixture over the chicken thighs. Cover the dish with foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove the foil and keep baking until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and begun to brown, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 4505.91 kcal High 225%
- Protein 759.18 g Good Source 1518%
- Carbohydrate 33.11 g 12%
- Total Fat 151.45 g High 194%
- Saturated Fat 4.38 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2544.89 mg High 848%
- Sodium 7245.1 mg High 315%
- Dietary Fiber 4.87 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.49 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 13.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 141.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Bold Spicy Mexican American Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Mexican Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 4505.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Mexican Hot Sauce, Paprika. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 4505.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Bold Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 4505.91 calories and 759.18 g of protein, or 1518% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 7245.1 mg (315% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.38 g (22% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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