Filipino Adobo Chicken

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4.9

159 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    175 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Filipino Adobo Chicken

Filipino Adobo Chicken – Chicken braised in vinegar and soy sauce with lots of garlic. This easy, savory chicken dish has become a staple in my home. As this simmers, your kitchen will be filled with an intoxicating sweet and sour aroma that will leave you anxious to eat.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 chicken drumsticks (on the bone, skin removed)
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for GF and coconut aminos for Paleo)
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small head of garlic (crushed)
  • 6 ground peppercorns
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 Jalapeño (chopped (optional))
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Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño and pepper, for at least an hour (overnight is ideal).
  2. Put chicken, 1/2 cup water, bay leaves and marinade into a deep nonstick skillet and cook on medium-low heat. Cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
  3. Remove the cover and cook an additional 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces.
  4. Discard bay leaves and serve over rice if you wish.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2drumsticks Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 820mg (34%) Fiber 0.5g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2drumsticks
Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 820mg 34%
Fiber 0.5g 2%

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

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