4.1 from 30 votes
Chicken Adobo with Tamarind
Tamarind Chicken Adobo is a refreshing twist on our classic Filipino stew. Braised in tamarind powder, soy sauce, and aromatics, it's a hearty and flavorful dish that's fantastic with steamed rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 481 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 pounds chicken wings, cut into cut into drummettes and wingettes
- 1 packet (1.4 ounces) tamarind powder
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
- Add tamarind powder and stir until chicken wings are fully coated.
- Add water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook until chicken is tender and sauce is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted garlic if desired. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
951mg
(40%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 951mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.