Adobo Seasoning Recipes

ADOBO SEASONING

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
• Store in a sealed jar in a cool, dry place.

HOMEMADE ADOBO ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING

Steps:

• Whisk garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and turmeric together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE ADOBO SEASONING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in small bowl and mix until well blended. (Makes 10 teaspoons or 40 (1/4-teaspoon) servings.)
• Test Kitchen Tips:•Don't have McCormick® Ground Oregano on hand? Substitute 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves in its place.•For best results, pulse seasoning mixture in a coffee grinder for 3 to 4 seconds to blend flavors.

TRACI'S ADOBO SEASONING

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Store in a sealed jar in a cool, dry place.

ADOBO SEASONED CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix together the salt, granulated garlic, cumin, granulated onion, paprika, black pepper, turmeric and oregano in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and then season with the adobo seasoning mixture.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Place the chicken in the oil skin side down, in batches, if necessary, and saute until golden brown. Turn the chicken over and cook until the second side is golden brown. Transfer the chicken to into a separate pot with all cooking juices, cover and allow to cook through over medium heat. Keep warm.
• Place the browning pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil back over high heat. Add the onions, green and red peppers and cook until soft. Add the tomato powder, garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the rice to the pan, stir to coat the rice in the mixture and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir well, cover, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes add the peas to the pot, cover and continue cooking until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let sit 5 minutes covered. Remove the lid, fluff the rice and gently fold in the olives, cilantro, parsley, oregano and squeeze of lime juice. Add the chicken and stir to combine.

ADOBO ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and line a medium rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
• Prepare the adobo seasoning: In a small bowl, combine 1½ teaspoons salt with the garlic powder, oregano, turmeric and pepper, and mix well with a fork.
• Put potatoes in a large bowl and randomly poke a few small holes in each with a fork. Pour in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss potatoes well, then sprinkle with the adobo seasoning, and stir to combine. Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss a bit more to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated with spices.
• Transfer potatoes to the lined baking sheet in an even layer, being careful not to crowd the pan.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes or so. Potatoes are done when they pierce easily with a fork or the tip of a sharp knife. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

ADOBO SEASONING - SALT FREE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in an herb mill or use a morter and pestle to grind all together well. Store in a jar.
• Can add salt to taste if desired.