Flavorful Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Season skinless chicken with salt and black pepper.

Prepare marinade with soy sauce, white vinegar, and peppercorns; mix and submerge chicken in marinade.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours.

Slice half an onion and prepare garlic and green onions.

Sear marinated chicken in a pan for about 1-2 minutes on each side until crusted.

Remove chicken and sauté onions in the same pan until translucent.

Add garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.

Pour in water and remaining marinade from the chicken.

Add brown sugar and mix until dissolved.

Return chicken to the pan and bring to a boil.

Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.

Flip chicken and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to reduce liquid.

Cooking Techniques

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