Tex Mex Chicken
Our slimming-friendly Tex Mex Chicken is just as good as a restaurant version, but perfect if you’re calorie counting of following a diet plan like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories326
- Carbs9g
- Protein35g
- Fat19g
- Saturates0.2g
- Sugars4g
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Our slimming-friendly Tex Mex Chicken is a firm favourite here at Pinch of Nom – it’s just as good as a restaurant version, but perfect if you’re calorie counting or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers!
This Tex Mex Chicken recipe can be served in so many ways – with rice, potatoes or in wraps! We love it with our Mexican Potatoes – the spices work so well together. You can also use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but remember that breasts don’t take as long to cook.
If you prefer rice with your Tex Mex feast, then why not try this Nando’s Spicy Rice instead?
What diets is Tex Mex Chicken suitable for?
This Tex Mex Chicken recipe is suitable for dairy free and gluten free diets.
Please make sure to double and triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Tex Mex Chicken?
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You don’t need any special ingredients to enjoy this recipe.
You’ll need a decent baking dish, but there are no special pieces of equipment you need either!
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How many calories are in this Tex Mex Chicken?
There are 326 calories per portion in this Tex Mex Chicken, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Tex Mex Chicken is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add all the herbs and spices to a bowl and mix well.
Step 2
Place the chicken thigh fillets into a large freezer bag and squeeze over the lime juice. Place the spices into the bag, seal, and shake until the chicken is coated in the spice mix.
Step 3
Place the fillets onto a baking tray and pop in the oven for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Cut the peppers into 1cm strips. Once the chicken has been cooking for 20 minutes, add the peppers and cook for a further 10-15 minutes when the chicken will look golden and cooked through.
Step 5
Serve with your choice of accompaniment!
What could I serve with this Tex Mex Chicken?
How do you know when Tex Mex Chicken is cooked?
Place the fillets onto a baking tray and pop in the oven for 20 minutes at 180°C.
Cut the peppers into 1cm strips. Once the chicken has been cooking for 20 minutes, add the peppers and cook for a further 10-15 minutes when the chicken will look golden and cooked through.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Tex Mex Chicken in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Tex Mex Chicken in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Tex Mex Chicken?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Tex Mex Chicken?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Tex Mex Chicken
Our slimming-friendly Tex Mex Chicken is just as good as a restaurant version, but perfect if you're calorie counting of following a diet plan like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
35 MINS
- KCals 326
- Carbs 9G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Add all the herbs and spices to a bowl and mix well.
- Place the chicken thigh fillets into a large freezer bag and squeeze over the lime juice. Place the spices into the bag, seal, and shake until the chicken is coated in the spice mix.
- Place the fillets onto a baking tray and pop in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Cut the peppers into 1cm strips. Once the chicken has been cooking for 20 minutes, add the peppers and cook for a further 10-15 minutes when the chicken will look golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your choice of accompaniment!
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AngeliqueWednesday 10th February 2021
This looks so lovely! Is it necessary to turn the chicken over halfway through the cooking process (when adding the peppers) or can you just leave them?
HollyWednesday 10th February 2021
Hey Angelique, we turn the chicken thighs halfway through to get an even colour and ensure they are all cooked consistently. Hope that helps!
AngeliqueThursday 11th February 2021
It does! Thank you so much.
SandyFriday 29th January 2021
Hi, can you leave the chicken in the spice mix to marinade for a few hours in the fridge?
LisaSaturday 30th January 2021
Hi Sandy
It’s not necessary to leave this marinating, but you can if you want.
AnnieSunday 24th January 2021
Making this tomorrow 😋
LisaSunday 24th January 2021
Hope you enjoy it, Annie!
Paula CartwrightSunday 2nd February 2020
My sister has got the second book for me, can’t wait to try out the recipes, the first one is brilliant Thank you.
Holly LevellTuesday 12th May 2020
Hi Paula, hope you are enjoying book two!
Hannah HTuesday 17th December 2019
Asda do skinless and boneless thighs, have used them before in a similar recipe and always turn out tasty!
SarahSunday 16th June 2019
Hi, I’m not a big fan of drumsticks, would breast be okay? If so, should I be making any adjustments to the spice mix?
Thanks
Emma TThursday 20th June 2019
Hi Sarah,
Yes, you might need to adjust the cooking times as chicken breasts don’t take as long to cook as thighs ????
LisaMonday 8th April 2019
Hi Theresa
The recipe uses chicken thighs, which are pointed on the Weight Watchers plan. 800g is 35 points, which split between 4 comes to 8.75 points. We always round up. You could, of course, use skinless chicken breasts instead, which would make it a zero point dish.
Hope this helps.
LisaMonday 8th April 2019
Hi Nicki
The recipe uses chicken thighs, which are pointed on the Weight Watchers plan. 800g is 35 points, which split between 4 comes to 8.75 points. We always round up. You could, of course, use skinless chicken breasts instead, which would make it a zero point dish.
Hope this helps.
Theresa GallagherThursday 14th March 2019
OMG this tasted so good. WOW
MichelleSaturday 9th March 2019
Is it okay to substitute real garlic and onion for the granules? Is there reason granules are being used, or is it just for convenience?
JanineThursday 7th March 2019
Hi pinch of nom,
Do you remove the skin from the chicken before coating and cooking?
Thanks
Janine
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