Ingredients

Adobo

• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder or flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon achiote powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt

Chicken

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Nonstick cooking spray or oil

Preparation

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small glass jar with an airtight lid and shake to blend. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
2. Season chicken with the adobo seasoning. Heat a grill pan to medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with oil. Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side depending on the size of the breasts.
3. When chicken is cooked through, slice 2chicken breasts for the fishy-dillas and reserve the remaining 4 for the chicken salad.

Cook’s Note

This recipe for adobo is a staple seasoning for many of my Latin recipes. You can make a large batch, store it in an airtight container and use it as a flavor enhancer in your favorite dishes.