Chicken Adobo Tacos

1. 1

   Assemble all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Place soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag and gently squeeze the bag to mix well. Add the chicken and coat it with the marinade. Press out as much air as possible, make sure all the chicken pieces are coated, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, for the salsa, combine vinegar, fish sauce, avocado oil, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk or stir with a fork until the sugar dissolves. Add the mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro, toss to combine, and refrigerate the salsa until serving.

4. 4

   For the tacos, take the chicken pieces out of the marinade and save the marinade.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the chicken thighs, brown them on each side for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate.

6. 6

   In the same skillet, add the onion and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the reserved marinade, water, brown sugar, and black pepper, and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Return the chicken to the skillet, smooth side down. Lower the heat to low and simmer the chicken uncovered for about 15 minutes, letting the liquid bubble gently. Turn the chicken and simmer 10 minutes more, then remove the chicken from the skillet to rest.

8. 8

   Cook the sauce over medium heat until it becomes thick, syrupy, and reduced, about 10 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat and remove and discard the bay leaves.

9. 9

   Slice the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces and return it to the skillet to coat with the sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped green onions, if desired.

10. 10

    Fill each tortilla with the chicken strips and spoon the mango salsa on top. Serve right away.

• Calories 381.12 kcal — Moderate 19%
• Protein 20.64 g ↗ Good Source 41%
• Carbohydrate 42.44 g 15%
• Total Fat 14.98 g — Moderate 19%
• Saturated Fat 3.86 g — Moderate 19%
• Trans Fat 0.0 g ⌄ Low Source 0%
• Cholesterol 75.69 mg ▲ High 25%
• Sodium 1175.37 mg ▲ High 51%
• Dietary Fiber 2.81 g — Moderate 10%
• Total Sugars 13.52 g --
• Added Sugars 2.93 g — Moderate 6%
• Calcium 123.39 mg ⌄ Low Source 9%
• Iron 3.35 mg — Moderate 19%
• Potassium 163.14 mg ⌄ Low Source 3%
• Vitamin A 23.78 mcg ⌄ Low Source 3%
• Vitamin C 9.3 mg — Moderate 10%
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ⌄ Low Source 0%

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Fish 🐟
• Soy 🌱
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Corn 🌽
• Tomatoes 🍅
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅