Adobo-Rubbed Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Heat the oil in heavy, medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3
   Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes longer.
5. 5
   Add the chiles and cook until darkened on both sides, about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the broth and bring to boil.
7. 7
   Continue boiling until the chiles are soft, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer the mixture to blender and puree.
9. 9
   Season with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Preheat a grill or large grill pan over medium-high heat.
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    Meanwhile, rub the adobo mixture all over the chicken, using about half of the adobo.
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    Sear the chicken, breast-side down, until grill marks appear, about 6 minutes.
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    Brush some adobo sauce on the other side of the chicken.
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    Turn the chicken breast-side up, place in a baking pan and transfer to the oven.
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    Cook the chicken, basting with the extra adobo sauce every 20 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers an inner temperature of 165 degrees F, about 40 minutes.
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    Serve with corn tortillas to prepare tacos and lime wedges.
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    Cook's Note: When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
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    Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway.
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    If using a blender, release one corner of the lid.
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    This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions.
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    Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.