Adobe Chicken Recipe

Name: Adobe Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh cilantro, minced; 6 tbsp (90 ml) honey mustard; 3 jalapeno chilies, minced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice; 3/4 cup (175 ml) fine dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup (125 ml) yellow cornmeal; 2 tsp (10 ml) chili powder; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dried oregano; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil; 2 frying chickens, cut in serving pieces, skin removed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh cilantro, minced
6 tbsp (90 ml) honey mustard
3 jalapeno chilies, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice
3/4 cup (175 ml) fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup (125 ml) yellow cornmeal
2 tsp (10 ml) chili powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) dried oregano
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
2 frying chickens, cut in serving pieces, skin removed

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).
2
Line a jellyroll pan with aluminum foil.
3
Combine cilantro, mustard, jalapeno and lime juice in a small dish; set aside.
4
Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, chili powder, salt,
5
oregano and red pepper in a shallow dish such as a pie plate.
6
Drizzle oil over and mix with your hands until mixture is uniformly moistened.
7
Using the back of a small spoon, coat chicken pieces with mustard mixture.
8
Roll chicken in breadcrumb mixture.
9
Arrange meaty side up on jelly-roll pan.
10
Bake until juices from the thigh run clear instead of pink, 40 to 45 minutes.
11
Serve hot or at room temperature.

266

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh cilantro, minced, 6 tbsp (90 ml) honey mustard, 3 jalapeno chilies, minced, 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Adobe Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Adobe Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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