Mexican Smothered Chicken Thighs

Name: Mexican Smothered Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin

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Prep:20minCook:30min

Chicken thighs are a juicier, less expensive alternative to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They're used to perfection in this Mexican-inspired dish. —Jeanne Trudell, Del Norte, Colorado

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:33:23 GMT