The Latin chicken dish UK home cooks need to know
Adobo is the Latin American answer to chicken seasoning. Garlic, oregano, citrus, salt, and cracked black pepper, balanced together in a savoury rub that transforms a plain chicken thigh into something that smells like a Cuban restaurant. Costack Adobo Seasoning with Pepper is the Costack-recipe version with extra cracked black pepper. Mixed in Manchester. UK home cook approved.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in skin-on)
- 2 tbsp Costack Adobo Seasoning with Pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 200ml chicken stock
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh coriander to finish
Method (25 minutes)
- Pat chicken thighs dry. Rub with 2 tbsp Costack Adobo Seasoning. Rest 10 minutes minimum (overnight ideal).
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add chicken skin-down. Sear 5 minutes until golden. Flip. Cook 3 more minutes. Remove.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic, onion, and peppers. Fry 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to pan, skin-up. Simmer covered 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Squeeze lime juice over. Garnish with coriander. Serve with rice or crusty bread.
What to serve with Adobo chicken
- Yellow rice: long-grain rice cooked with a pinch of turmeric + Costack Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning
- Black beans: classic Caribbean pairing
- Fried plantain: the sweet contrast
- Slaw: red cabbage + carrot + lime dressing
Variations
- Adobo pork: swap chicken for diced pork shoulder. Cook 25 minutes instead of 12.
- Adobo prawns: use raw king prawns. Add at the end, cook 4 minutes total.
- Spicy Adobo: add 1/2 tsp Costack Hot Smoky Chilli Powder with the seasoning.
- Slow-cooker Adobo: follow steps 1-3, then transfer to slow cooker. 6 hours on low.
FAQs
What is Adobo seasoning?
Adobo is a Latin American spice blend built on garlic, oregano, citrus, salt, and pepper. Used across Cuban, Puerto Rican, Filipino, and Mexican cooking. Costack Adobo Seasoning uses extra cracked black pepper for the Costack signature.
Is Costack Adobo spicy?
No. Adobo is savoury and bright, not hot. Black pepper warmth only. Add chilli separately if you want heat.
Where do I buy Costack Adobo Seasoning?
Online at www.costack.uk. ยฃ8.50 per jar. Free UK delivery on orders over ยฃ35. 2-3 working days from Manchester to London, Birmingham, and every UK postcode.
Build your Latin spice rack
- Adobo Seasoning with Pepper - Latin all-rounder
- Chicken & Turkey Seasoning - poultry foundation
- Hot Smoky Chilli Powder - heat control
- Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning - rice base
Or grab all 19 Costack blends. Free UK delivery over ยฃ35.
