Pollo Adobado Con Papas (Red Chile-Roasted Chicken

Name: Pollo Adobado Con Papas (Red Chile-Roasted Chicken With Crusty Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Adobo:; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 dried ancho chiles, seeded and torn (about 3 ounces); 2 cups hot water; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 garlic cloves; Remaining ingredients:; 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken; 1/3 cup water; 10 small red potatoes, halved (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced onion; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 4 watercress sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Adobo:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 dried ancho chiles, seeded and torn (about 3 ounces)
2 cups hot water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 garlic cloves
Remaining ingredients:
1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken
1/3 cup water
10 small red potatoes, halved (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced onion
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 watercress sprigs (optional)

1
To prepare the adobo, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add anchos; saute 2 minutes or until anchos are blistered. Combine anchos and 2 cups water in a small bowl. Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until tender. Combine ancho mixture, 1/4 cup vinegar, and next 7 ingredients (1/4 cup vinegar through garlic) in a blender; process until smooth. Strain marinade through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard solids. (Adobo will have the consistency of steak sauce.)
2
To prepare remaining ingredients, remove and discard giblets, neck, and skin from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Place the chicken, breast side down, on a cutting surface. Cut in half lengthwise along the backbone. Combine 1 cup marinade and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
4
Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Place chicken on a broiler pan or rack of roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch the bone. Pour 1/3 cup water into pan. Combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Arrange potatoes around chicken. Bake at 375u00b0 for 1 hour or until thermometer registers 160u00b0. Brush the reserved marinade over chicken and potatoes, and bake an additional 10 minutes. Place chicken and potatoes on a platter. Combine onion and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a bowl; arrange around chicken and potatoes. Garnish with watercress sprigs, if desired.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Adobo:, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 dried ancho chiles, seeded and torn (about 3 ounces), 2 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, Pollo Adobado Con Papas (Red Chile-Roasted Chicken With Crusty Potatoes) 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.

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Pollo Adobado Con Papas (Red Chile-Roasted Chicken With Crusty Potatoes)

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