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

Chicken Adobo is a popular Filipino dish known for its savory and tangy flavor. It is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by many, not only in the Philippines but all over the world. This dish is simple to make yet bursting with complex flavors that will surely make your taste buds sing.

Adobo is a cooking method in Filipino cuisine where meat, seafood, or vegetables are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. The ingredients are the...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk soy sauce, jalapeno peppers, and garlic together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken wings and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken wings from the marinade and shake off excess. Reserve marinade.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place chicken wings in the hot oil and pan-fry for 2 minutes per side. Slowly pour in reserved marinade (including garlic) and water. Bring to a boil. Add bay leaves and peppercorns and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Stir in vinegar and cook for 5 minutes. Stir again and season with sugar and salt to taste. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 705mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 112mg