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How to make the best Filipino style CHICKEN ADOBO

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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
6-8 bone in chicken thighs
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp whole peppercorn
8 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup 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

Combine above ingredients and marinade for 1 hour.

2

Heat up 1-2 tbsp of cooking oil and brown chicken thighs on medium high heat; 5 mins each side.

3

Pour in adobo marinade. Lower heat to medium low. Add 1/2 cup of water. Cover and simmer for 15 min.

4

Then, pour in 1/4 cup white vinegar. Cover and simmer again for another 15 mins.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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