Description

This Mexican Chicken Adobo recipe is a deliciously rich and spicy dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful adobo sauce made from dried chiles, spices, and aromatics. Perfect for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal!

Ingredients

Chicken:

2½ to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks

Adobo Sauce:

4 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed and seeded)
2 dried ancho chiles (stemmed and seeded)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 garlic cloves
1 small white onion (quartered)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1½ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Instructions

Toasting the Chiles: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chiles until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
Blending the Adobo Sauce: Combine soaked chiles, vinegar, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, pepper, salt, and broth in a blender; blend until smooth.
Cooking the Chicken: Sear chicken in oil until golden brown. Pour adobo sauce over chicken, simmer covered for 30–40 minutes.
Final Touches: Uncover for the last few minutes to thicken the sauce.

Notes

For a smoky kick, add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the blender.
This dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or roasted vegetables.
Leftovers taste even better the next day.