Grilled Adobo Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice and Southwest Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 cup Adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper

For the Cilantro Lime Rice:

- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Southwest Black Bean Salad:

- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn salsa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

- In a large bowl, combine Adobo sauce, vinegar, water, vegetable oil, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally for 4 hours to enhance flavor.

2. Cook the Cilantro Lime Rice:

- Rinse rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, lime juice, cilantro, bay leaf, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and set aside, removing the bay leaf.

3. Prepare the Southwest Black Bean Salad:

- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn salsa, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
- Top with shredded cheese and guacamole. Set aside

4. Grill the Chicken:

- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

5. Serve:

- Place a portion of cilantro lime rice on each plate.
- Add a grilled chicken thigh on top of the rice.
- Serve with a scoop of southwest black bean salad on the side, and lime wedges for garnish.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Marination Time: PT4H
4 hours

- Cooking Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT4H40M
4 hours and 40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Grilled chicken
2. Adobo chicken
3. Cilantro lime rice
4. Southwestern salad
5. Black beans
6. Corn salsa
7. Mexican dinner
8. Guacamole
9. Flavorful marinade
10. Lime wedges

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,400

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