Pollo Adobado

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Pollo adobado is a traditional Mexican adobo-marinated baked chicken. Enjoy this recipe with rice or salad.

Submitted by Francisco Noriega
Updated on January 27, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 Roma tomatoes

  • 1 stalk celery

  • 1 carrot, peeled

  • ⅓ large onion

  • 4 guajillo chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, divided

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts

  • 3 bay leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place tomatoes, celery, carrot, onion, 2 guajillo peppers, and garlic in a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender or the bowl of a food processor.

  3. Add chicken stock, remaining 2 guajillo peppers, and chicken bouillon to the blender; blend until smooth.

  4. Place chicken in a baking dish; pour guajillo sauce over and around chicken until completely covered. Top with bay leaves.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bones and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes, stirring sauce every 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near, but not touching bones, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
13g Fat
10g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 937mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 48g 95%
Vitamin C 71mg 79%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 706mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.