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Chicken Taco Seasoning on Baked Chicken Thighs

A delicious chicken taco seasoning recipe to use on your favorite type of chicken

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Chicken Taco Seasoning
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 382.56 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon or lime, optional

CHICKEN TACO SEASONING:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder mild
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil.

  2. Lay chicken pieces on foil and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Rub or brush the oil into the chicken. Lightly salt and pepper both sides and then sprinkle tops with the taco seasoning.

  3. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees while chicken is resting.

  4. Bake chicken for about 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Taco Seasoning on Baked Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382.56 Calories from Fat 143
% Daily Value*
Fat 15.84g24%
Saturated Fat 3.51g22%
Cholesterol 269.32mg90%
Sodium 579.25mg25%
Potassium 815.98mg23%
Carbohydrates 5.58g2%
Fiber 2.13g9%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 55.66g111%
Vitamin A 1153.58IU23%
Vitamin C 14.31mg17%
Calcium 50.11mg5%
Iron 3.58mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.