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Moe's Adobo Chicken Recipe

Moe's adobo chicken recipe is a delectable dish with a perfect blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Originating from the popular restaurant chain Moe's Southwest Grill, this recipe has won the hearts of food enthusiasts, and many are eager to replicate the mouthwatering dish at home
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
  
  • 2 pounds of chicken thighs dark meat chicken preferred
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 8 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 chilies or jalapeños sliced (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
Instructions
 
  • Begin with skinless chicken thighs and trim any excess fat.
    If preferred, you can use a mix of chicken pieces like drumsticks.
    Set the cleaned chicken aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper.
    Mix well to ensure the sugar is dissolved
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
    Add sliced green onions and minced garlic to the skillet.
    Cook until fragrant and slightly softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Carefully place the prepared chicken thighs into the skillet with the sautéed aromatics.
    Cook the chicken until browned on each side, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
  • After browning the chicken, pour the adobo sauce evenly over the chicken pieces in the skillet.
  • Place half of the sliced chilies and the bay leaves into the skillet with the chicken and sauce mixture.
  • Bring the adobo sauce to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet or pot.
    Allow the chicken to cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the heat.
    Top the adobo chicken with the remaining sliced chilies for added flavor and color.
    Serve it over rice, on top of a salad, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.
    Now your Moe's Adobo Chicken is ready to be enjoyed!
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