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Dinner for 4

Pollo Asado Adobo

$9.36for 435 minServes 4

Bone-in chicken cooks in a blended guajillo, lime, and spice adobo until tender and safely done.

Pollo Asado Adobo with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical1.5 lb$5.24Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.04Typical price
Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical2 oz$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown$9.36

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 35 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.34 per serving$9.36 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken pieces
  • salt to season
  • 3 guajillo peppers
  • 1 tsp badia sazón completa or 1/2 tsp garlic powder & 1/tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo peppers, then simmer them in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the softened peppers with the water, lime juice, sazón or garlic and onion powders, oregano, cumin, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the seasoned chicken pieces for 3 minutes per side.
  4. Pour in the adobo, cover the skillet, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  5. Uncover and cook until the chicken reaches 165 F and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

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