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grilled chicken adobo

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Debbie Quimby
@quimster
Vicksburg, MS

I love Tex-Mex; I love chicken. This is a coming together of two loves.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For grilled chicken adobo

  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    lime juice
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 6
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh cilanto, optional

How To Make grilled chicken adobo

  • 1
    Combine onion, lime juice, and garlic in food processor or blender. Process until onion is finely minced.
  • 2
    Transfer to resealable plastic food storage bag. Add oregano, cumin, thyme, and red pepper. Knead bag until well blended.
  • 3
    Place chicken in bag; press out air and seal. Turn to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • 4
    Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • 5
    Place chicken on grid 3 to 4 inches from medium-hot coals. Grill 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • 6
    Note: I have cooked this chicken on a George Forman grill as well. It tastes better over coals -- all grilled food does -- but it works either way.
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