** Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
A rich and flavorful Mexican Chicken Adobo recipe that features tender chicken pieces simmered in a smoky, spicy adobo sauce. Perfect for a satisfying meal with a touch of Mexican flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
Adobo Sauce:
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon oil for searing
Instructions
- Toasting Chiles: In a dry skillet, toast dried chiles until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blending: Combine soaked chiles, garlic, onion, vinegar, spices, sugar, salt, pepper, and broth in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Searing Chicken: Brown chicken in oil. Pour adobo sauce over chicken, simmer covered for 35–45 minutes.
- Serving: Serve with rice, tortillas, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, strain the blended mixture before adding to the pan.
- This dish improves with time; leftovers are delicious.
- Adjust heat level with additional chipotle or guajillo peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: ~340 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~580 mg
- Fat: ~18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~13 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~12 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~30 g
- Cholesterol: ~110 mg
