Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken

By carol gorman

A family favorite! Baked chicken in a spicy, tangy Mexican inspired sauce. Serve with rice, beans and a simple salad for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste
• 4 chicken thighs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a small baking dish.

Mix the hot sauce, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the mixture is well combined. Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish, and coat them with a layer of sauce. Cover the dish with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake until the chicken has cooked through, and the sauce has thickened and started to brown, about 20 more minutes.