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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
cooking oil
onion
4 cloves garlic
chicken
soy sauce
ground black pepper
chicken bouillon
bay leaves
water
oyster sauce
brown sugar
vinegar

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

Turn on the heat to medium-high.

2

Add cooking oil to the pan.

3

Once the oil is hot, sauté the onion for about 15 seconds.

4

After 15 seconds, stir the onion again.

5

Add 4 cloves of garlic to the pan.

6

Add the chicken and stir it slightly.

7

Season the chicken with soy sauce, ground black pepper, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, and water.

8

Stir the mixture again.

9

Add oyster sauce to the pan and stir again.

10

Cover the pan and cook for 35 minutes.

11

After 35 minutes, add brown sugar and vinegar to the pan.

12

Gently stir the mixture to combine, being careful not to break the chicken.

13

Cover the pan again and cook for another 15 minutes.

14

After 15 minutes, stir the mixture gently again.

15

Turn off the heat and the chicken adobo is ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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