Chicken Adobado Street Tacos Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 pounds skinless and boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
  • Corn tortillas
  • Mexican hot sauce
Directions
  1. Add the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Squeeze in the orange juice and the lime juice.
  3. Add the chicken and stir to coat.
  4. Push down the chicken to submerge it in the marinade, cover, and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  5. Bring a grill or grill pan to high heat and add the chicken.
  6. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through and lightly charred.
  7. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  8. While the chicken is resting, make the verdura by stirring together the onion and cilantro.
  9. Chop the chicken into ½-inch chunks.
  10. Serve with warm corn tortillas, verdura, and Mexican hot sauce.