Southwestern-Style Adobo Sauced Chicken Recipe

Southwestern-Style Adobo Sauced Chicken Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Morton Lite Salt® Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (do not drain)
  • 8 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • Hot cooked rice (optional)
  1. In small bowl combine oil and lime juice; stir in 1/4 cup cilantro, Morton Lite Salt(R) Mixture, and chili peppers in adobo sauce. In shallow baking pan, place chicken pieces in single layer; brush both sides with marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle chicken pieces with remaining cilantro.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Serve immediately with hot cooked rice, if desired.