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Adobo Marinated Grilled Chicken

Source of Recipe


The Barbecue Bible






List of Ingredients



• Marinade:
  
• 6 canned chipotle chiles with 2 tablespoons canning juices
  
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  
• 1 strip orange zest (2 x 1/2 inches; removed with a vegetable peeler)
  
• 1 cup fresh sour orange juice or 3/4 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  






Instructions



1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until reduced by half, 5 to 8 minutes.
   
   
2. Place the mixture in a blender or food processor and process to a smooth paste. Store, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
   
   
3. Makes about 1 cup; enough to marinate 3 pounds meat or chicken.
   
   






Final Comments


Use adobo to marinate seafood for 30 minutes, chicken breasts for 1 hour, and whole chickens and meat for 4 to 6 hours.