Adobo chicken is a delicious way of
grilling chicken, served up in a rich, spicy sauce. This chicken also makes a great ingredient for enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts (halved)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon achiote seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Preparation:
Cover achiote seeds with boiling water. Cover and set aside overnight. Drain seeds. Place seeds, 1/2 tablespoon orange juice, vinegar, cayenne, pepper and garlic in a food processor. Grind until coarse but mixed well. Cut chicken breasts in half. Place in shallow dish and cover with achiote mixture. Put in refrigerator for 2 hours. Preheat grill. Remove Chicken from marinade. Boil remaining marinade for 5-7 minutes. Grill chicken about 10 minutes on each side over a medium flame or until done. Serve with remaining marinade.
