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

Chicken Adobo is a popular Filipino dish that is simple to make but full of flavor. It's a dish that has been passed down through generations and has become a staple in Filipino households. The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic gives this dish its unique and tangy flavor that is irresistible to many.

One of the great things about Chicken Adobo is that it is incredibly versatile. You can use any cut of chicken, whether it be drumsticks, thighs, or even a whole chicken, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds chicken legs and thighs, rinsed and patted dry
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the chicken in a 6-quart pot. Pour the water, vinegar, and soy sauce over the chicken. Add the sugar, onion, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot; bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the pot and continue cooking the sauce until it thickens, about 10 minutes; season with salt.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, making sure the chicken is covered entirely by the sauce. Cook together until the chicken is reheated, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    584 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 213mg
    • Sodium: 815mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 62g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 532mg