How to Make Lolah's Chicken Adobo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lolah's Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish that is beloved for its rich flavors and tender, juicy chicken. This recipe has been passed down through generations in my family, and it never fails to bring comfort and satisfaction to anyone who tries it. The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatic spices creates a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Cook garlic in oil for no more than 30 seconds. Add all of the chicken to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is white all over. Do not brown.
  • Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water, and add the pickling spice. Make sure the spice ball is submerged. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and place lid on pot so that some steam can escape. Simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is very tender.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 141mg
    • Sodium: 1050mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 448mg