This Mexican Spiced Chicken Thighs recipe is your ultimate go-to for tacos, salads, wraps, nachos, or chicken burrito bowls! With bold spices, this chicken comes out incredibly juicy and packed with flavor,all in under 20 minutes!
Toss chicken thighs with taco seasoning and vegetable oil, until evenly combined.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs, smooth side down, in a single layer, and cook for 6 minutes.
Using tongs, flip the chicken and continue cooking for 4 more minutes or until no longer pink. Pour the water, lemon juice and cilantro. gently move around the chicken
Add water or broth, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir to evenly distribute the liquid, then increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
👉 For tacos, nachos, burrito bowls, and more, I like to dice the cooked chicken and return it to the cold skillet. I toss it around to soak up all the flavorful pan drippings before adding it to my favorite dish.
Notes
Marinade for more flavor: After combining the chicken with the seasoning and oil, refrigerate for about two hours, or overnight for best results. Seasoning - Use 2 tablespoons of store-bought taco seasoning instead of our homemade recipe or use the following instead: