Easy Chipotle Adobo Chicken

Ingredients

• 0.5 large white onion (for the marinade)
• 6 cloves garlic (for the marinade)
• 1 cup cilantro (for the marinade; chopped cilantro is also optional for garnish)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano (for the marinade)
• 1 tbsp onion powder (for the marinade)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (for the marinade)
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin (for the marinade)
• 1 tsp chili powder (for the marinade)
• 1 tsp salt (coarse; for the marinade)
• 1 tbsp Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning (for the marinade)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for the marinade)
• 7 oz chipotles in adobo sauce (one can; for the marinade)
• 1 lime juice (juice of 1 whole lime; for the marinade)
• 2 lb chicken thighs (source gives a range of 1 1/2 to 2 lb; trim away excess fat)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the chicken in the skillet)
• cilantro (optional, chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, half onion, cilantro, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, Goya Adobo seasoning, the chipotles in adobo, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until the marinade is combined and thick.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a bowl and pour the blended marinade over it, coating the pieces.

4. 4

   Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or longer. The creator reports having marinated it for about 3 days.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

6. 6

   Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

7. 7

   Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Top with chopped cilantro if desired, then serve. The creator suggests using it in burritos, bowls, quesadillas, or tacos.

Notes

The description and spoken transcript provide ingredient measurements and the method; the linked page's structured ingredient data omits many quantities, so the complete quantities are taken from the post description. The structured page lists 8 servings and a 15-minute cook time. Marinating time is at least 2 hours; the transcript also mentions a roughly 3-day marinade.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Mexican-inspired
• chicken
• spicy
• skillet
• marinated
• gluten-free
• dairy-free