Chipotle Chicken

Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Simmer chiles in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes until soft; add garlic for 2 minutes.
  2. 2Blend chiles, garlic, spices, and remaining 1 cup water until smooth.
  3. 3With blender running on low, slowly add oil and blend until thick and glossy.
  4. 4Mix chicken with all marinade ingredients in a bowl or zip-top bag.
  5. 5Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. 6Let chicken warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  7. 7Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high with 2 tsp oil.
  8. 8Place chicken on skillet, sprinkle with salt.
  9. 9Cook 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  10. 10Rest 10 minutes, then dice.

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thigh
  • 2 oz dried morita chile, stems removed
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 135 g adobo paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 9 tbsp water

Equipment

blendercast-iron skillet