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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 lb chicken tenderloins
1/2 cup Filipino vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp Filipino soy sauce
salt
pepper
1 bay leaf
olive oil
1/4 cup water
minced garlic

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

Take chicken tenderloins out of the refrigerator and rinse them off.

2

Turn on the stove to medium heat and let the pan heat up.

3

Add extra virgin olive oil to the pan and let it sit for a few seconds.

4

Add minced garlic to the pan and let it brown slightly without burning.

5

Add chicken tenderloins to the pan and sauté.

6

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

7

Add 2 bay leaves to the pan.

8

Add whole peppercorns to the pan, adjusting the amount for kids' preferences.

9

Pour in 1/2 cup of Filipino vinegar and 2 1/2 tbsp of Filipino soy sauce.

10

Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan.

11

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

stovepanrice cooker

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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