Adovada-Style Chicken
Adovada-Style Chicken features tender thigh pieces simmered in a silky, smoky blend of pasilla and ancho chiles with a hint of citrus and vinegar for brightness. The chipotle and oregano add depth and warmth, making a rich filling that shines in tacos with fresh cilantro, red onion, and cotija. Perfect for a casual dinner or a weekend taco night with friends.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Adovada-Style Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Toast the peppers lightly on the bare surface of a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until they smell toasted, 2 to 5 minutes. Take off the heat right away.
- 2
Add chicken stock, orange juice concentrate, vinegar, dates, and chipotle peppers. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Use a stick blender to puree the pepper mixture until smooth.
- 4
Add bay leaves, cumin, and oregano to the pepper sauce; keep the sauce at a low simmer while you prepare the chicken.
- 5
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces all at once; let them cook without stirring until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the browned chicken to the pepper sauce.
- 6
Cook the onion slices in the same skillet until they just start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more.
- 7
Add the skillet contents to the chicken and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Partially cover with a tilted lid to allow some liquid to evaporate. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fall-apart tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt to taste.
- 8
For serving, spoon into corn tortillas and accompany with sliced red onions, cilantro, cheese, and lime wedges.
- Calories 461.5 kcal High 23%
- Protein 40.26 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 34.49 g 13%
- Total Fat 20.37 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.39 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.13 mg High 55%
- Sodium 666.91 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.73 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 11.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.31 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 316.68 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 139.68 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 46.43 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Adovada Style Chicken is made with 20 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Chopped Dates. Each serving provides about 461.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Adovada-Style Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chopped Dates, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Adovada-Style Chicken?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 461.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Adovada-Style Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Adovada-Style Chicken healthy?
- Adovada-Style Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 461.5 calories and 40.26 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 666.91 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.39 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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