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Ingredients

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	1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken (cut into serving pieces, like drumsticks or thighs)
	1/3 cup soy sauce
	1/3 cup vinegar (white or cane vinegar works best)
	5 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
	2 bay leaves
	1 teaspoon black peppercorns (lightly crushed)
	1 medium onion (sliced, optional)
	1 cup water
	2 tablespoons cooking oil
	1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the flavors)

Nutritional information

300 kcal

Calories

30 g

Protein

20 g

Fat

8 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fiber

100 mg

Cholesterol

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Chicken Adobo

Name: Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: chicken (cut into serving pieces, like drumsticks or thighs): 1 kg (2.2 lbs); soy sauce: 1/3 cup; vinegar (white or cane vinegar works best): 1/3 cup; garlic (minced or crushed): 5 cloves; bay leaves: 2; black peppercorns (lightly crushed): 1 teaspoon; onion (sliced, optional): 1 medium; water: 1 cup; cooking oil: 2 tablespoons; sugar (optional, to balance the flavors): 1 teaspoon

Classic Filipino braised chicken in soy and vinegar sauce.

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Cuisine:

Filipino

Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish made by braising chicken in a savory mix of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. It’s rich, tangy, and flavorful, often served with steamed rice. Simple to prepare, it’s a comforting dish that gets better with time.

50 minutes
Serves 4
Medium

Ingredients

1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken (cut into serving pieces, like drumsticks or thighs)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vinegar (white or cane vinegar works best)
5 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns (lightly crushed)
1 medium onion (sliced, optional)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the flavors)

Directions

Chicken Adobo is a quintessential Filipino dish celebrated for its bold flavors and simplicity. Known as the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, it is a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet stew made by braising chicken in a marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. The result is tender, flavorful meat enveloped in a rich, glossy sauce.

Adobo reflects the essence of Filipino cooking—practical yet deeply satisfying. The use of vinegar as a preservative showcases traditional methods of food preparation, while soy sauce and garlic bring a depth of flavor influenced by Chinese and Spanish culinary traditions.

Chicken Adobo is versatile, with regional and personal variations adding coconut milk, annatto, or even potatoes. It pairs perfectly with steamed white rice, making it a staple comfort food in Filipino households. Easy to cook and even better the next day, Chicken Adobo is the kind of dish that warms the soul and delights the palate.

Here is an approximate nutritional breakdown for Chicken Adobo (per serving, based on a recipe using 1 kg chicken and standard ingredients):

Calories	250-300 kcal
Protein	25-30 g
Fat	15-20 g
Saturated Fat	3-5 g
Carbohydrates	5-8 g
Sugars	1-3 g
Fiber	0-1 g
Sodium	800-1000 mg
Cholesterol	80-100 mg

Note: The nutritional values may vary based on the exact ingredients and portion size. You can adjust the oil or soy sauce to make it lighter or more flavorful.

Chicken Adobo is traditionally served with steamed white rice. The rice absorbs the rich, flavorful sauce, making it the perfect complement to the tangy and savory chicken. You can also pair it with pickled vegetables or a simple side salad for added freshness.

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Steps

1 Done	Marinate the Chicken In a large bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor).
2 Done	Sear the Chicken Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear until lightly browned on all sides. Set aside.
3 Done	Cook the Aromatics In the same pan, sauté onions (if using) until softened.
4 Done	Simmer the Adobo Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the reserved marinade, and add water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is slightly reduced.
5 Done	Taste and Adjust Add sugar if you prefer a slightly sweet balance. Adjust with additional soy sauce or vinegar to taste.
6 Done	Reduce the Sauce For a thicker sauce, uncover the pan in the last 5-10 minutes and let it simmer until reduced to your liking.
7 Done	Serve Serve hot with steamed white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

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