Filipino Adobo Chicken
A heartwarming family recipe of Filipino Adobo Chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, tangy sauce that’s sure to comfort and delight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup water
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Boil the chicken: In a pot, add the marinated chicken along with the marinade and water. Bring to a boil, letting all those wonderful flavors blend together.
- Simmer to perfection: Reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens slightly, infusing your kitchen with an enchanting aroma.
- Serve hot: Serve the adobo hot over steamed rice, making sure to drizzle plenty of delightful sauce on top.
Notes
For extra tender chicken, marinate overnight. Adjust soy sauce and vinegar ratio according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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