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Mexican Chicken Adobo (Adobo de Pollo)

Mexican Chicken Adobo (Adobo de Pollo)
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Mexican Chicken Adobo (Adobo de Pollo) is a traditional dish that delivers the bold, rich flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen. This delightful recipe features tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a savory adobo sauce made from an array of dried chiles and aromatic spices. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, it pairs beautifully with rice, tortillas, or fresh avocado slices. Easy to prepare, this dish will impress your guests with its robust taste and comforting aroma. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor every bite!

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in chicken legs
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skinless or skin-on)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 4 Roma tomatoes (quartered)
  • 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 1 dried ancho or chipotle chile
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the sliced onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
  5. Blend soaked chiles with chicken broth until smooth; pour into the skillet.
  6. Stir in vinegar and spices; return chicken to the pot.
  7. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.

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