Best Recipe for Adobo Grilled Chicken Salad in a Tortilla Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat or multi-grain tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped (remove the seeds to make it less spicy), plus 2 tablespoons the adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups baby spinach leaves or mixed mesclun greens
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
- 4 Adobo Grilled Chicken Breasts, sliced, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder or flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon achiote powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a small dish of water next to your work surface. To make the tortilla bowls, place 4 empty (15-ounce) cans, open side down, on a baking pan. Using a pastry brush, soften the tortillas by brushing both sides with a little water, and then brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Drape the tortillas over the cans and bake until firm, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, turn the tortilla bowls right side up, discard the cans, and continue to bake until golden and crisp, another 4 minutes.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until it's fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, chipotles with adobo sauce, and 1/2 cup water, cooking until slightly thick, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the beans and cook until heated through, season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Place the tortilla bowls right side up on plates and fill each with a handful of greens. Divide the bean mixture between the tortilla bowls and top with a sprinkle of feta. Fan the sliced chicken on top and garnish with chopped cilantro. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve with lime wedges.
- Delicioso Adobo Grilled Chicken
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small glass jar with an airtight lid and shake to blend. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Season chicken with the adobo seasoning. Heat a grill pan to medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with oil. Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side depending on the size of the breasts.
- Note: This recipe for adobo is a staple seasoning for many of my Latin recipes. You can make a large batch, store it in an airtight container and use it as a flavor enhancer in your favorite dishes.
- Yield: about 1/2 cup adobo, 6 servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Ease of preparation: Easy
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