Adobo Chicken in Parchment

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Adobo Chicken in Parchment
45 min.
6
309kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a flavorful and unique dish, then look no further than this Adobo Chicken in Parchment recipe. This delightful meal not only boasts bold flavors but is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect option for a variety of dietary preferences. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal go-to for lunch or dinner, ensuring you can serve an exquisite main course even on busy weeknights.

This recipe features succulent whole chicken legs enveloped in a rich and aromatic adobo sauce. The delightful mix of spices, including anise seeds, cumin, and cinnamon, combined with the warmth of dried chiles, creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving for more. The parchment paper cooking method ensures the chicken stays tender and juicy, while simultaneously infusing the dish with the captivating flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine.

Not only is this meal satisfying and packed with deliciousness, but it's also nutritious, offering 309 calories per serving. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a dish that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also elevate your culinary skills to new heights. Don’t be surprised if this Adobo Chicken in Parchment becomes a cherished favorite amongst family and friends!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon aniseed 
  •  chilies dried stemmed
  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • inch cinnamon sticks (preferably Mexican/Ceylon canela)
  • teaspoons cumin seeds 
  • 10  garlic clove 
  •  guajillo chiles* dried
  • teaspoons oregano dried (preferably Mexican)
  • tablespoon sea salt divided fine
  • cup water 
  •  .6 lb. chicken legs and thighs. this weight usually gives me 4 legs and 4 thighs whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • pot
  • blender
  • tongs
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Slit guajillo chiles lengthwise, then stem and seed.
  2. Heat a dry cast-iron skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then toast chiles in batches (with guajillos opened flat), turning and pressing with tongs, until more pliable and slightly changed in color, about 30 seconds per batch.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and soak in boiling-hot water until softened, about 15 minutes.
  4. Drain chiles, then purée in a blender with 1 tablespoon sea salt and remaining ingredients except chicken and remaining sea salt until adobo is very smooth, about 1 minute.
  5. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 3/4 teaspoon sea salt.
  6. Place 1 chicken leg in center of a sheet of parchment paper (about 20 by 15 inches) and cover with 1/3 cup adobo. Gather parchment up around chicken and tie tightly with kitchen string. Repeat with remaining chicken and adobo.
  7. Arrange packages in 2 steamer racks and/or pasta-pot inserts. Set steamer racks (on top of each other) over boiling water in a pasta pot (use 2 pots if you can't layer your racks) and steam, covered tightly, until chicken is very tender and starting to fall off the bone, 1 3/4 to 2 hours. (Replenish water as necessary.)
  8. Carefully transfer each package to a shallow bowl.
  9. Remove kitchen string and slowly slide parchment out from underneath chicken and broth. Season with salt.
  10. Parchment packages can be assembled and chilled up to 1 day before steaming.

Nutrition Facts

Calories309kcal
Protein29%
Fat62.01%
Carbs8.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15
Glycemic Load
0.53
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.121304330618%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:308.71kcal
15.44%
Fat:21.12g
32.49%
Saturated Fat:5.7g
35.6%
Carbohydrates:6.88g
2.29%
Net Carbohydrates:4.67g
1.7%
Sugar:2.33g
2.59%
Cholesterol:119.8mg
39.93%
Sodium:1280.49mg
55.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.22g
44.44%
Selenium:24.19µg
34.56%
Vitamin B3:6.67mg
33.35%
Vitamin A:1553.48IU
31.07%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.37%
Phosphorus:222.59mg
22.26%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.19%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.86%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.94%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.71%
Vitamin K:13.1µg
12.48%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.02%
Iron:2.16mg
12.02%
Potassium:415.36mg
11.87%
Magnesium:36.35mg
9.09%
Fiber:2.21g
8.86%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.66%
Copper:0.12mg
5.94%
Calcium:47.99mg
4.8%
Vitamin C:3.64mg
4.41%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.04%
Folate:9.72µg
2.43%
Source:Epicurious