chicken adobo recipe mexican

Howdy folks, today I wanted to share with y’all two recipes that will make your taste buds do a party in your mouth! Both dishes are inspired by Mexican cuisine, but with a little twist added to it. So, let’s get started!

Mexican Chicken Adobo

First on the list is a delicious Mexican Chicken Adobo recipe that I came across recently. It’s super easy to make and will have you hooked for sure.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-3 peppers, diced (depending on preferred level of spiciness)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a hot pan, sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken broth.
5. Stir and bring the sauce to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Add the chicken and make sure it’s covered in the sauce.
8. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. Remove from heat and serve.

Chicken Enchiladas

Next up, we have a recipe for chicken enchiladas that will leave y’all talking for days.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 10-12 tortillas
• 2 cups enchilada sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cilantro.
3. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
4. On a tortilla, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll up tightly.
5. Place the enchiladas, seam side down, into a baking dish.
6. Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, making sure each one is coated.
7. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Y’all will love these recipes, I guarantee it. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different levels of spiciness and adjust the recipe to your liking! Enjoy!