Mexican Adobo Chicken With Potatoes
6 servings
Mexican adobo chicken is a flavorful one-pan dish where chicken is marinated in a rich adobo sauce made with dried chiles and spices, then slowly braised with potatoes until tender.
Ingredients
- 6 skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
- 3 Tablespoons oil
- Salt (to taste)
For the Adobo sauce:
- 3 guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed)
- 1 ancho chile (stems and seeds removed)
- 1 pasilla chile (stems and seeds removed )
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ½ medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Cut the chiles in half lengthwise and remove seeds and veins. Soak them in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soaked chiles with onion, garlic, spices, vinegar, and ½ cup of the soaking water until smooth.
- Place chicken into a large bowl, add sauce and mix to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Heat oil in a braiser pan over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs on both sides until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add water or chicken stock and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally.
- Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Serve with rice or salad.
Notes
- The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be.
- If you don't have all three types of chiles, you can use two, but try not to skip the guajillo chiles since they add color and flavor.
- For a smoother sauce, strain the adobo before adding it to the chicken.
- For a deeper flavor, lightly toast the chiles in a dry skillet before soaking.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2536IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg