Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned adobo chilis)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lime, cut into 6 wedges for serving
Instructions
- Blend onion, adobo sauce, avocado oil, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano until smooth.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness and marinate with the blended mixture for 2 to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve in tacos or bowls with desired toppings.
Last Step:
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For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken for 12 to 24 hours.
Ensure the grill is hot enough for proper searing.
Always allow cooked chicken to rest to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 100