grilled chicken adobo

Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Feb 18, 2013

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

prep time 40 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 6 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilanto, optional

How To Make grilled chicken adobo

  • Step 1
    Combine onion, lime juice, and garlic in food processor or blender. Process until onion is finely minced.
  • Step 2
    Transfer to resealable plastic food storage bag. Add oregano, cumin, thyme, and red pepper. Knead bag until well blended.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #grilled
Keyword: #adobo

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