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Chicken Adobo Recipe
Flavorful Chicken Adobo is a Filipino-inspired recipe made with chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. It's an easy dinner option made in one pot with minimal ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, sliced thin to 8
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup Coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 garlic cloves pressed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until golden on both sides. Set aside.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir to combine. Once the sauce begins to bubble, return the chicken back to the pan, and frequently baste with the sauce while cooking.
- Reduce the heat and allow the chicken to cook in the sauce until cooked through and the internal temperature shows 165F.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Place any leftover chicken in an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Once completely cool, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer. It will last about 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
890mg
(37%)
Potassium
613mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.