My Favorite Garlicky Chicken Adobo Recipe | Chef Sheilla

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a slightly different flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often cheaper.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken (reserve marinade) and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add onions to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Return chicken to the pot and pour in reserved marinade and water.

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

Simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Add sugar and stir to combine; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

If using, add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green onions and chili peppers before serving.

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