Chicken in tomato adobo is a flavorful dish where the chicken is slowly cooked in a thick, spiced sauce made from tomatoes and chilies. It’s a traditional recipe from Mexico and Latin America, perfect to serve with rice, tortillas, or beans.

📜 History of Chicken in Adobo
Adobo is a culinary technique that originated as a way to preserve meat, using chilies, vinegar, and spices. When the Spanish arrived in the Americas, native ingredients like tomatoes and dried chilies were blended with European spices, creating the delicious Mexican adobos we know today.

Chicken in tomato adobo is a milder, well-balanced version—ideal for those who enjoy a bit of spice without too much heat.

📝 Ingredients (for 4 servings)

For the adobo sauce:

• 4 large tomatoes

• 2 guajillo chilies (optional, for more flavor and color)

• 2 garlic cloves

• ½ onion

• 1 cup chicken broth (or water)

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon oregano

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the chicken:

• 4 pieces of chicken (thighs or breast)

• 1 tablespoon oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step – How to Make Chicken in Tomato Adobo

1️⃣ Prepare the adobo

• Roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a griddle or skillet until slightly charred.

• If using guajillo chilies, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.

• Blend the tomatoes, soaked chilies, onion, garlic, chicken broth, vinegar, and spices until smooth.

2️⃣ Brown the chicken

• In a large pan, heat the oil and sear the chicken until golden on both sides.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

3️⃣ Cook in the adobo

• Pour the sauce over the browned chicken.

• Cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.

4️⃣ Serve and enjoy

• Serve with white rice, warm tortillas, or refried beans.

• Enjoy a dish full of homemade flavor!

📊 Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

⚠️ Note: Values may vary depending on the type of chicken and ingredients used.

🤣 Funny Story
One time, a friend tried to make this recipe without blending the ingredients, thinking it would turn out “more rustic.” He ended up with a chicken full of huge chunks of tomato and onion—we called it “Chicken in Tomato Bumps.” 😂 Since then, he always blends the sauce.

🌟 Tips and Variations
✔️ Want it spicier? Add chipotle or arbol chilies.
✔️ Want deeper flavor? Add a bit of cinnamon or clove to the adobo.
✔️ No vinegar? Replace with orange juice for a sweet-and-sour twist.
✔️ Vegan version? Use mushrooms instead of chicken.

🎯 Conclusion
Chicken in tomato adobo is an easy, delicious recipe full of tradition. Perfect for a home-cooked meal with big flavor and simple ingredients.

Will you give it a try? Let me know how it turns out! 🍗🔥