Pollo Adobado
This traditional Mexican dish features chicken pieces marinated in a rich, smoky adobo sauce made from dried chiles and spices. The marinated chicken is then slowly cooked until tender, offering deep, complex flavors perfect for a satisfying meal.
Forkin eredeti receptje
- Teljes idő
- 3 ó 15 p
- Adag
- 4
- Nehézség
- Közepes
- Adagonként
- 1067 kcal
Előkészítés
Hozzávalók
Hozzávalók
- 8 dbchicken thigh, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 csészechicken broth
- 2 ek.olive oil
- 1 tk.salt
adobo sauce
- 6 dbguajillo chile, stemmed, seeded
- 3 dbancho chile, stemmed, seeded
- 1 dbchipotle chile in adobo
- 4 gerezdgarlic, peeled
- 0,25 csészewhite vinegar
- 1 tk.cumin, ground
- 0,5 tk.oregano, dried Mexican
- 0,25 tk.clove, ground
- 0,5 tk.black pepper, ground
for serving
- 8 dbcorn tortilla
garnish
- 0,25 csészecilantro, fresh, chopped(opcionális)
Eszközök
tongs · resealable bag · blender · dutch oven · large bowl · heatproof bowl
Elkészítés
Lépésről lépésre
- 1
Place the guajillo chiles and ancho chiles in a heatproof bowl. Cover them with hot water and let them rehydrate for 20 minutes until softened.
Körülbelül 20 p
- 2
Drain the rehydrated chiles and transfer them to a blender. Add the chipotle chile in adobo, garlic, white vinegar, cumin, oregano, ground clove, black pepper, and salt.
Körülbelül 5 p
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This is your adobo sauce.
Körülbelül 3 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Blend thoroughly to ensure no large pieces of chile remain.
- 4
Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl or a resealable bag. Pour the adobo sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 5
Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Körülbelül 2 ó
A szakács megjegyzése: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
- 6
When ready to cook, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 7
Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the excess adobo sauce. Sear the chicken pieces in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
Körülbelül 8 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot, which can steam the chicken instead of searing it.
- 8
Pour the reserved adobo sauce over the seared chicken in the pot. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Körülbelül 3 p
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chicken braise for 30-40 minutes, or until it is very tender and cooked through.
Körülbelül 40 p
A szakács megjegyzése: The chicken should easily pull away from the bone when done.
- 10
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat from the bones if desired, or serve whole. Spoon the rich adobo sauce over the chicken.
Körülbelül 5 p
- 11
Serve the pollo adobado hot with warm corn tortillas and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, if using.
Adagonként
Tápérték
- Kalória
- 1067kcal
- Fehérje
- 109,8g
- Szénhidrát
- 33g
- Zsír
- 53,7g
- Rost
- 6,1g
- Cukor
- 1,6g
A receptben szereplő hozzávalók mennyisége alapján becsülve. Az értékek márkák és helyettesítések szerint eltérhetnek.
Őrizd meg frissen
Store leftover pollo adobado in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce is too thick.