Chicken Adobo with Potatoes
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
505 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Adobo with Potatoes
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Love Filipino cuisine? Try Chicken Adobo with Potatoes, a classic dish that combines the richness of adobo with the heartiness of potatoes.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 500 grams chicken, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 small potatoes cut into halves
- 2 tablespoons oil
- salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly crushed pepper
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup Regular soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar or cane vinegar
- ½ teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 cup chicken stock or water
- chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add diced potatoes and sauté over medium-high heat until golden marks appear on the surface. Once done, remove the potatoes from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same oil, add the chicken pieces and sear for about 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until they are lightly golden on the bottom. Flip the chicken, season with salt and crushed pepper, and sear for 2 more minutes. Then, remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same oil (adding a bit more if necessary), sauté the chopped onions for 1-2 minutes or until they become lightly golden. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking until the raw aroma disappears.
- Return the seared chicken pieces to the pan. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and oyster sauce. Stir well and sauté for a couple of seconds, letting the sauces coat the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken stock or water, then add the bay leaves and whole peppercorns. Stir in the sautéed potatoes and brown sugar. Bring the sauce to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is soft and tender.
- Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce a bit to intensify the flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, and your adobo chicken with potatoes is ready to serve.
Notes
- Shear the chicken: Don't skip searing the chicken before simmering! It locks in flavor and adds a nice texture. I use medium-high heat and give the chicken a good sear on all sides.
- Perfect potatoes: I like to cut them into halves and fry them separately until they are lightly golden on the outside. This prevents them from getting too mushy in the sauce later, and they add a lovely contrast in texture.
- Use oyster sauce sparingly: A little goes a long way when it comes to oyster sauce. Use it sparingly because it can easily overpower a dish with its saltiness. You want it to enhance the flavors, not dominate them, so just a small amount will give you that savory depth without overwhelming everything else.
- Add Enough Liquid to Cover the Chicken: Make sure to add just enough chicken stock or water to cover the chicken. This way, it cooks evenly and stays tender, absorbing all the flavors.
- Add salt carefully: The sauces already contain salt. So, it’s best to start with a small amount, taste as you go, and adjust to find the perfect balance. You can always add more, but you can't remove it once it's added!
- Don’t hurry the simmering process: This is where the magic happens. Let the chicken slowly absorb all those rich flavors from the sauce. The longer it simmers, the more tender and flavorful the dish becomes. Trust me, it’s worth the patience!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1310mg
(55%)
Potassium
1254mg
(36%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
96IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1310mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1254mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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