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Chicken Adobo
The unofficial national dish of the Philippines, Adobo is made by marinating and then braising meat in vinegar and soy sauce, seasoned with spices such as garlic, bay leaves and black pepper. By the time it's done the chicken falls-off-the-bone and is coated with an immensely flavorful sauce that's rich and savory with a balancing tang.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1800 grams chicken drumsticks about 16 drumsticks
- 4 bay leaves
- 70 grams garlic 1 head, peeled
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- ¾ cup coconut vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Instructions
- Add the bay leaves, garlic, black peppercorns, coconut vinegar, soy sauce and coconut sugar in a resealable freezer bag or other airtight container, and then shake to combine.
- Add the chicken and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as you can. If using a container, make sure the chicken is submerged in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge overnight, mixing it around a few times if you can.
- When you're ready to make the chicken adobo, pre-heat the oven to 280 degrees F (140 C).
- Open up the bag or container and pour its contents into a heavy bottomed pot with a lid (like a dutch oven). Close the lid and put the pot in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and rearrange so that the chicken on top goes to the bottom. Braise in the oven for another 45 minutes or until the chicken is very tender.
- When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and turn the oven up to 450 degrees F (230 C).
- Transfer the chicken to an oiled non-stick sheet pan and put it in the oven to caramelize until auburn brown (about 5 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil the sauce until it becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- When the chicken is done, put it back in the pot and toss to coat with the adobo sauce. Serve your chicken adobo garnished with scallions on a bed of hot white rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
1295mg
(54%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.6mg
(4%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1295mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.