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Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe, A Savory & Tangy Dish

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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
2 lbs (900 gram) chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup cane vinegar
1 cup water
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2–3 bay leaves
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 small onion, sliced
hard-boiled eggs
potatoes

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

Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

2

Add the smashed garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant.

3

Add the chicken thighs or drumsticks to the pot and brown on all sides.

4

Pour in the soy sauce and cane vinegar, and add the bay leaves, black peppercorns, and brown sugar.

5

Add water if needed to adjust the sauce quantity.

6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.

7

Let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld together.

8

Serve with hard-boiled eggs or potatoes if desired.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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