Baked Adobo Chicken Tacos

Prep Steps

• 1 red onion {do:slice}
• 2 bell peppers, mixed colors {do:slice}

Mix the Adobo Seasoning

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, stir together...

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 4 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Note: Have adobo seasoning already? Use about 4 tbsp of it instead.

Sear the Chicken

Rub half the seasoning thoroughly into...

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

In a large skillet over high heat, heat...

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Sear the thighs until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. When they're cool enough to handle, dice them into small chunks and toss with...

• 1 tbsp lime juice

Sauté the Vegetables

In the same skillet (don't wash it, so you keep the chicken flavor), add the rest of the seasoning along with...

• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced

Sauté until soft and slightly charred.

Fill & Bake

Fold and stand upright in a 9x13-inch baking dish so they hold each other up...

• 12 small flour tortillas

Fill each tortilla with the diced chicken and the vegetables, then top with...

• 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese

Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the tortilla edges are lightly crisp, 10–12 minutes. Top as you like with...

• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
• 1/2 cup salsa (optional)