Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Chicken Adobo | Filipino Recipe | Adobong Manok | Lutong Pinoy

Login to Save
403K views👍 3.6K
Mel’s Cooking Journey
Mel’s Cooking Journey
21 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Mel’s Cooking Journey to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

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
1.5 kg chicken (whole)
4 tbsp oil
5 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 large onion (chopped)
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp pepper corn
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tbsp vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup of water
1/2 tsp salt
Chicken cube (optional)

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

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, chopped garlic, bay leaves, ground pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

2

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.

3

Add marinated chicken and sear until browned on all sides.

4

Pour in the marinade and add water to cover the chicken.

5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender.

6

Serve hot with rice.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

potbowlmeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

More Chicken Adobo Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Filipino Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)