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    Filipino Chicken Adobo

    Published: Oct 19, 2020 / Updated: Dec 7, 2021 by Adelyn

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    The famous Filipino Chicken Adobo is here. A perfect blend of sour and salt. Authentic Chicken Adobo Recipe from my childhood years.

    chicken in soy vinegar sauce.
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    Ingredients

    To make this recipe, you will need:

    • Chicken thighs, skin and bone-in (around 7-8 pieces)
    • Soy sauce
    • Vinegar preferably cane vinegar
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Bay leaf
    • Ground black pepper
    • Salt (if needed, see tips below)

    How to make this recipe

    1. Combine everything in a large pot or wok, bring to boil.
    2. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, make sure it is covered with a lid. Flip the chicken 3-4 times while simmering.  Using a tong to flip the chicken is preferred.
    3. After 30 minutes or so, remove from heat.
    4. Serve and enjoy.

    Tips

    Please be aware that I used the Philippine brand for the soy sauce, which is more on the salty side. Just add some salt to the adobo if you feel like there is not enough salt.

    Can I substitute?

    You can substitute vinegar with the same amount of lemon juice.

    How to store

    Place this dish in an airtight container and this dish can be kept in the refrigerator for a week.

    How to serve

    Chicken adobo is traditionally served with rice. You can eat adobo with just vegetables on the side if that is what you prefer.

    chicken in soy vinegar sauce.

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    Recipe

    chicken in soy vinegar sauce.

    Filipino Chicken Adobo

    The famous Filipino Chicken Adobo is here. A perfect blend of sour and salt. Authentic Chicken Adobo Recipe from my childhood years.
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    Cuisine: Filipino
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 778kcal
    Author: Adelyn

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds chicken thighs skin and bone-in (around 7-8 pieces of chicken thighs)
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons vinegar preferably cane vinegar
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 8 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 pieces bay leaf
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Salt if needed, see tips below
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    Instructions

    • Combine everything in a large pot or wok, bring to boil.
    • Simmer for 30-40 minutes, make sure it is covered with a lid. Flip the chicken 3-4 times while simmering. Using a tong to flip the chicken is preferred.
    • After 30 minutes or so, remove from heat.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Please be aware that I used the Philippine brand for the soy sauce, which is more on the salty side. Just add some salt to the adobo if you feel like there is not enough salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 778kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 1074mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. DJMIKEC says

      April 22, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      Trying this tonight substituting fresh lemon juice for half of the vinegar 👍

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      • Adelyn says

        April 23, 2022 at 10:50 pm

        thank you for your comment. i hope you enjoyed it.

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