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Mexican Chicken Adobo

Savor the Flavor: Easy Mexican Chicken Adobo Recipe

Experience the authentic taste of Mexican Chicken Adobo with this easy, family-friendly recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Legs
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Thighs using skin-on boosts flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small Onion (brown or yellow) or shallots
  • 2 pieces Roma Tomatoes or canned tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves
  • 3 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles key ingredient
  • 2 pieces Dried Ancho Chile or Chipotle Chile chipotle adds a smoky note
  • 2 pieces Dried Pasilla or New Mexico Chiles
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves use sparingly
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
To Finish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro for garnish
To Serve
  • white rice or Spanish rice
  • corn or flour tortillas
  • avocado slices

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Season Chicken. Pat chicken dry, season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Make Sauce. Heat olive oil, sauté onion until translucent, add tomatoes and cook, stir in garlic, chiles, and broth, simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Blend the Sauce. Transfer sauce to a blender, add vinegar, spices, and bay leaves, blend until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Cook Chicken in the Pot. Return sauce to pot, add chicken, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
  5. Step 5: Optional Oven Method. Preheat oven to 350°F. After browning, pour sauce over chicken, cover, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Finish and Serve. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, serve hot over rice or tortillas with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.

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