Chicken Adobo

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinating Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    654 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Filipino

Chicken Adobo

This Filipino Chicken Adobo is a simple, yet delicious stove-top quick chicken recipe. Made so easily in one pot, with just a few everyday simple pantry ingredients, this national dish of the Philippines is sure to become a family favorite! Sweet, sticky and tangy chicken marinated in a marinade that requires a handful of ingredients, seared to perfection then braised until fall-off-the-bone tender.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped, divided
  • 4 bay leaves fresh or dry
  • 8 large chicken thighs with skin and bones
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • ¼ cup water

Garnish

  • 2 green onions green parts, sliced
  • 1 red chili sliced
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Instructions

  1. Prep the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, half of the garlic and the bay leaves. Add the chicken thighs and toss well. Marinate for 20 minutes to overnight.
  2. Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, with a lid, heat 2 tbsp of the vegetable oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and cook about 4 minutes per side on high heat or until golden brown. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
  3. Caramelize the onions: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion has softened and has begun to caramelize, about 5 minutes. If wanting to spice this up, now is the time to add some red chilies. Stir in the remaining garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic.
  4. Braise the chicken: Add the chicken pieces back to the skillet right over the onion, pour the reserved marinade over the chicken and about ¼ cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the lid from the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce has started to reduce, thicken slightly and become glossy.
  5. Garnish and serve: Serve garnished with green onion and red chilies.

Notes

  • If the chicken skin sticks to the skillet when you try to turn it, leave the pieces to cook another minute or so. Once the chicken is ready to be flipped it will slowly release from the skillet.
  • If you have the time, you can marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge. This will give the chicken time to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Don't skip the searing of the chicken. Searing the chicken first creates color and lots of flavor.
  • Drizzle the simmering sauce over the chicken thighs to help it form a tasty glaze over the meat.
  • Store the leftover chicken in an airtight container. It will store nicely in your fridge for up to 3 days!
  • After it cooled down, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer. It will last anywhere from 4 – 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2thighs Calories 654kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 890mg (37%) Potassium 657mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 351IU (7%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2thighs
Calories 654kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 890mg 37%
Potassium 657mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 351IU 7%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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