Prep: 15 minutes

Resting Time: 1 hour

Cook: 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Water, as needed
• 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Method

• Place the onion, garlic, adobo sauce, olive oil, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pour the marinade into a 1-cup measuring cup and add enough water to reach to 1 cup.