Adobo Chicken
Tender chicken drumsticks simmered in a smoky, tangy red chile sauce, served with pickled red onions, warm tortillas, and lime wedges.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Stem and seed the dried chiles, then toast them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
Step 2
Soak the chiles in hot water for 20 minutes until soft, then drain.
Step 3
Blend the chiles with garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar, salt, and 1/2 cup water into a smooth sauce.
Step 4
Heat oil in a pot and brown the drumsticks on all sides for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Pour the chile sauce over the chicken and add remaining water; bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Step 7
Serve with pickled red onions, warm tortillas, and lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- blender
- skillet
- tongs
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