Breasts Of Chicken With Adobo Sauce Recipe

Name: Breasts Of Chicken With Adobo Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whl skinless chicken breasts, 6-8 ounce. each; 1 Tbsp. coarse, (kosher) salt; 6 x ancho chiles, coarsely minced; 3 x dry guajillo chiles, pullas, Or possibly New Mexico red chiles, stems & seeds removed; 1/4 c. vinegar; 1/2 c. water, boiling; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 lrg ripe tomato, coarsely minced; 2 x garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 tsp crushed dry oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil I medium-size white onion, minced; 2 x bay leaves

Servings: persons

4 whl skinless chicken breasts, 6-8 ounce. each
1 Tbsp. coarse, (kosher) salt
6 x ancho chiles, coarsely minced
3 x dry guajillo chiles, pullas, Or possibly New Mexico red chiles, stems & seeds removed
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. water, boiling
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 lrg ripe tomato, coarsely minced
2 x garlic cloves, halved
1/2 tsp crushed dry oregano leaves
1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil I medium-size white onion, minced
2 x bay leaves

1
Soak the chicken breasts in water to cover with the Tbsp.
2
of salt for 30 min.
3
Rinse under running water and pat dry.
4
While the chicken is soaking, soak the chiles in the vinegar, water, and wine for 30 min.
5
Then place the chiles and the soaking liquid in a blender.
6
Add in the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and pepper and blend till smooth.
7
Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute/fry the onion till soft.
8
Add in the chile mix and the bay leaves, cover, and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
9
Throw away bay leaves.
10
Coat the chicken breasts with the adobo sauce and grill over a barbecue for 10 to 12 min, or possibly in the oven 20 to 25 min, basting once or possibly twice with the adobo sauce, till the chicken is done.
11
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with corn grits or possibly rice and a green salad with jicama.

580

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whl skinless chicken breasts, 6-8 ounce. each, 1 Tbsp. coarse, (kosher) salt, 6 x ancho chiles, coarsely minced, 3 x dry guajillo chiles, pullas, Or possibly New Mexico red chiles, stems & seeds removed, and more.

Yes, Breasts Of Chicken With Adobo Sauce Recipe 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!