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How to Make Authentic Chicken Adobo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken adobo is a classic Filipino dish that is beloved for its savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. This dish is a staple in many Filipino households and is often enjoyed at gatherings and special occasions. Authentic chicken adobo is made with simple yet flavorful ingredients that create a truly irresistible dish.

The key to making authentic chicken adobo lies in the balance of its signature flavors. The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves creates a rich ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 10 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder
  • 5 ½ pounds cut-up chicken parts
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce,1 head garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir 1 head garlic until browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder; simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Pour annatto mixture over chicken and add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    635 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 194mg
    • Sodium: 1084mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 55g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1266mg

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