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

Guinataan Chicken Adobo is a delicious Filipino dish that combines two classic Filipino flavors - adobo and guinataan. Adobo is a popular Filipino cooking technique that involves marinating and then braising meat in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings. Guinataan, on the other hand, refers to dishes that are cooked in coconut milk, giving them a rich and creamy texture.

Combining these two flavors results in a dish that is both savory and comforting, with the ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ pounds chicken leg quarters
  • ¾ cup white vinegar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine the chicken, vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crushed peppercorns, onion, and garlic in a large pot; stir and bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a large serving platter and set aside. Increase the heat under the pot to medium and cook until the liquid reduces by about one-quarter, about 10 minutes. Season with salt; stir the coconut milk into the mixture. Cover and cook until the coconut milk appears oily, about 10 minutes. Pour the mixture over the chicken to serve.
  • Nutrition

    657 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 192mg
    • Sodium: 805mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 58g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 632mg