Mexican Chicken Adobo Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 9 ounces orange juice (or mixture of citrus juices); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning (Chef Marino); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 2 tablespoons achiote paste; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup canola oil

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
9 ounces orange juice (or mixture of citrus juices)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning (Chef Marino)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons achiote paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil

1
Combine all ingredients except Chicken Breast. Thoroughly mix the.
2
ingredient with a blender. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove chicken from marinade. Reserve some of the marinade for brushing. Cover and grill chicken 5 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals for 5 to 8 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover and grill, turning and brushing with marinade 2 or 3 times, until done, about 10 minutes longer.
3
NOTE: To broil, place chicken in greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Pour half the.
4
marinade over chicken. Broil chicken with tops about 4 inches from heat.
5
until light brown, about 20 minutes. Turn chicken. Pour remaining.
6
marinade over chicken. Broil until done, about 6 minutes longer.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 9 ounces orange juice (or mixture of citrus juices), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken Adobo 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.

Mexican Chicken Adobo

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