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Sweet Chicken Asado

Filipino chicken asado is a dish that is both sweet and salty, using soy sauce, brown sugar and other spices. This version was slowly cooked to get that tender melt-in-your mouth goodness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 882 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped finely
  • 1 pound chicken thigh fillet
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3-4 pieces bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a deep pan or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and sear both sides until cooked and lightly browned. Remove from oil and cut into small cubes.
  2. In the same pot with oil, saute garlic and onion until aromatic and lightly browned. Add back the cut chicken pieces.
  3. Pour in soy sauce and add brown sugar and bay leaves. Cook until the sugar has slightly caramelized, then add water. Once it starts to boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the meat becomes tender--add more water if needed.
  4. Once the liquids is reduced to a thick sauce and the meat is fork-tender. Add Hoisin sauce and season with pepper. Stir.
  5. Transfer into a serving dish and serve with steaming hot rice.

Notes

  • This recipe is good enough for 4 servings as a main dish. 
  • If to use as a filling for steamed buns, it should be good for 10 buns.

Nutrition Information

Calories 882kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 91g (182%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 254mg (85%) Sodium 3514mg (146%) Potassium 1743mg (50%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 15.3mg (17%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 882

% Daily Value*

Calories 882kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 91g 182%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 254mg 85%
Sodium 3514mg 146%
Potassium 1743mg 37%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 17%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

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