Spicy Adobo Chicken
Chicken thighs seared and finished in a smoky, tangy adobo sauce made from chipotles and tomato paste. Serve over rice or with warm tortillas to soak up every drop.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 whole canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3
Sear chicken 3 minutes per side without moving until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Blend chipotles, tomato paste, lime juice, broth, and cumin in a blender until smooth.
- 5
Pour adobo sauce into the skillet, return chicken to the pan, and simmer 8 minutes until cooked through.
- 6
Serve chicken with sauce over rice or alongside warm tortillas.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- blender
- tongs
- measuring spoons
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