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Chicken Adobo Tacos

Chicken Adobo Tacos

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken Marinade

    • 🥣 1/3 cup soy sauce
    • 🍶 1/3 cup white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 🍗 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • Mango Salsa

    • 🍶 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon avocado oil
    • 🍬 2 teaspoons white sugar
    • 1 pinch white pepper
    • 🧅 1/4 cup red onion
    • 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • Chicken Adobo

    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 🧅 1/2 cup onion
    • 💧 1 1/2 cups water
    • 🍬 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Assembly

    • 🌮 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

STEPS

1

Combine soy sauce, white vinegar, bay leaves (if desired), and granulated garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Mix well, add chicken, marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

2

Prepare mango salsa: Mix vinegar, fish sauce, avocado oil, white sugar, and white pepper. Add red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Refrigerate until needed.

3

Remove chicken from marinade and reserve marinade. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides for 1-2 minutes each. Remove chicken and set aside.

4

In the same skillet, cook onion for 1 minute. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add reserved marinade, water, brown sugar, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

5

Add chicken back to the skillet. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes on low heat. Flip chicken and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove chicken and let rest.

6

Simmer sauce over medium heat until reduced and thickened (about 10 minutes). Remove bay leaves.

7

Slice chicken, return to skillet, and coat in the thickened sauce. Garnish with cilantro and green onions if desired.

8

Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with chicken slices and mango salsa. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 30
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 Marinating the chicken longer will enhance the flavor.Store-bought mango salsa can be used to save time.Warm the tortillas before assembling the tacos for better texture.