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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
chicken thighs
light soy sauce
1/3 cup cane vinegar
garlic
bay leaves
black pepper
2 cups jasmine rice
coconut oil
fish sauce

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

Use chicken thighs, preferably bone-in and skin-on.

2

Add light soy sauce to a bowl.

3

Pour in 1/3 cup of cane vinegar.

4

Smash and peel garlic, then add to the bowl.

5

Add bay leaves and fresh cracked black pepper to the bowl.

6

Add chicken thighs to the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7

Wash 2 cups of jasmine rice and measure water for cooking.

8

Cook rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.

9

Preheat a wok and add coconut oil.

10

Add sliced garlic to the wok and cook until golden brown.

11

Remove garlic and add rice to the wok, cooking for a few minutes.

12

Add garlic back to the rice and finish with a touch of fish sauce.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

wokrice cookerbowlmeasuring cupsmandolin

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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