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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
1 lb chicken
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
4 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup water

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

soy sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: tamari

Lower sodium content or gluten-free option.

chicken

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: chicken drumsticks

Lower fat or more budget-friendly.

1

Make the marinade with 2/3 cup soy sauce, 10 garlic cloves, whole black peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

2

Mix the marinade together before adding the chicken wings.

3

Add 20 to 25 chicken wings to the marinade and let sit for a minimum of 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

4

After marinating, place the wings in a pan and pour the marinade over them.

5

Add 3/4 cup water to the pan with the wings and marinade.

6

Add bay leaves to the pan and mix in.

7

Cover the pan and let it slow simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Adobong Manok

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