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
- 4 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 3 pieces dried guajillo chiles
- 2 pieces dried ancho chiles
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Stem and seed the dried chiles, then toast them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- 2
Soak the chiles in hot water for 20 minutes until soft, then drain.
- 3
Blend the chiles with garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar, salt, and 1/2 cup water into a smooth sauce.
- 4
Heat oil in a pot and brown the drumsticks on all sides for 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour the chile sauce over the chicken and add remaining water; bring to a simmer.
- 6
Cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- 7
Serve with pickled red onions, warm tortillas, and lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- blender
- skillet
- tongs
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