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Easy Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe (Healthy, Keto, Paleo)

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Chicken Adobo

Cultural Context

Chicken Adobo is a quintessential Filipino dish, often regarded as the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. It reflects the country's rich history of indigenous and colonial influences, particularly from Spanish cuisine. The dish is characterized by its savory and tangy flavor profile, achieved through marination and slow cooking. Traditionally, adobo can be made with various proteins, but chicken is the most common choice. It is typically served with steamed rice and is popular for both everyday meals and special occasions.

FilipinoPHmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white Filipino cane vinegar
6 to 8 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
4 bone-in chicken breasts

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Lower sodium content or gluten-free option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Lower fat or more budget-friendly.

1

Remove skin from chicken breasts, trim any fat, and cut each breast in half.

2

Slice white onion and add to pot on medium high heat.

3

Add chicken, the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), vinegar, garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into the pan.

4

Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, and then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

5

Turn the chicken over, and then cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.

6

Serve with steamed white rice or rice noodles.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

ketopaleo

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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