MEXICAN MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS: POLLO EN ADOBO | Jai
MEXICAN MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS: POLLO EN ADOBO
20 mins prepServes 4
This chicken is so easy to make & comes together quickly - it’s also low carb and doesn’t require many modifications from the original version! Serve this dish with sides of choice to have a flavorful lunch all week long 😋
1. Remove the stems, veins, and seeds of the chiles. Leave seeds of the chile de arbol to make it extra spicy.
2. Remove the pit of the tomatoes and chop in fourths to cook quicker.
3. Grease a pan with oil spray (or 1 tbsp oil) and add the tomatoes, garlic, and onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
4. Add in the chiles and 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool down.
6. While it cools down, add salt to both sides of the thighs.
7. Grease a pan with oil spray (or 1 tbsp oil) and add the chicken thighs. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8. Once the chiles have cooled down, add them to a blender with oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend well.
9. Once the thighs are golden brown on each side, add the adobo sauce to the pan.
10. Cook for 20-30 minutes on low heat.
11. Serve with your choice of sides - I paired it with 3 low calorie tortillas and steamed vegetables.
