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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 chicken thighs
1/2 cup Filipino soy sauce
1/2 cup Filipino vinegar
6 cloves garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 shallot, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Get chicken thighs with skin and fat.

2

Marinate chicken in a bowl with Filipino soy sauce, Filipino vinegar, black pepper, and garlic for 20 minutes.

3

Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan.

4

Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down to render the fat.

5

Chop garlic and shallots, then add to the pan to cook until translucent.

6

Add cracked black pepper to the pan.

7

Mix in two parts soy sauce to one part vinegar and a little water.

8

Add chicken buan powder and a little brown sugar to the sauce.

9

Add three bay leaves to the mixture.

10

Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

potbowlmeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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