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Chicken Adobo

Delicious Chicken Adobo Recipe You'll Crave Again and Again

Enjoy a comforting Chicken Adobo, a savory Filipino dish that's easy to prepare and packs a punch of flavor.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 lbs Bone-in Chicken, skin-on Bone-in pieces preferred for moisture
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be used
  • 2 Tbsp Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred
  • 2 whole Bay Leaves Both dried and fresh work
  • 1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns Ground black pepper can be used
For Cooking
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Olive oil can be substituted

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Broiler pan
  • Whisk
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Adobo
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining all marinade ingredients in a bowl and pouring over the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  2. Prepare for cooking by adding ½ cup of water to the pot and boil on high heat.
  3. Simmer the chicken on medium-low for 30 minutes, until cooked through.
  4. Broil the chicken for 5-10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Reduce the remaining marinade by boiling it to intensify flavors.
  6. Baste the chicken with the reduced marinade and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 5gIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for the best flavor. Monitor the heat to ensure the chicken stays tender.

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