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Published: Jun 30, 2020 . Modified: Mar 20, 2022 by Joy Cadwising · 4 Comments

Chicken Adobo recipe

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Chicken adobo in the saucepan garnished with parsley

This is the ultimate chicken adobo recipe made of bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs and legs, that delivers a well-balanced saltiness, sourness and sweetness.

Chicken adobo in the sautée pan garnished with parsley

“Adobo" is one of those culinary terms that is a little bit confusing. It is referenced as a sauce and spice blend. This term is used by Mexican and Caribbean cooking in reference to dry and wet seasoning that comes in different flavors that are used to rub meat or seafood before cooking.

For Spanish cooking, it is a technique of marinating and cooking the meat in a flavorful mixture leaving an intensely flavorful sauce. It was the Spanish colonists that gave the name “adobo" to this cooking method because of the similar marinade.

Should you want a more Filipino -nspired recipe such as gingery rice porridge that gives comfort and it heals from this site. This Chicken adobo pairs well with this refreshing herby rice and lime and sautèed bok choy and mushroom for a complete meal.

What you need to make chicken adobo?

For Filipino chicken adobo, I prefer using chicken thighs and legs because it doesn't empty your pocket and it absorb flavors better and the meat itself tastes amazingly delicious.

Chciken thighs ang legs in a black chopping board.

Round up of ingredients needed:

  • Chicken thighs and legs
  • Water
  • Soy sauce
  • Ginger ale or sprite
  • Distilled vinegar
  • Brown sugar
  • Black pepper corns
  • Bay leaf
  • Garlic
  • Cooking onion

How to cook Chicken adobo

In the Philippines, Adobo is a traditional dish. A technique of cooking that is prepared with basic pantries and meat to be marinated overnight and cooked the next day with its marinade. However, in this recipe, I used a modern rendition that made it very easy. Just gather all the ingredients, brown the chicken pieces, bring the chicken pieces back into the pot and then add all the rest of the remaining ingredients. Let it simmer until the meat is nicely tender and delicious.

Hint: It should taste a little salty, with a hint of tang and sweetness because we are meant to serve with plain steamed rice and plain steamed vegetables.

Chicken adobo in a stainless steel sautée pan garnished with parsley

Chicken Adobo Recipe

This chicken adobo recipe is full of yummy goodness. A little bit salty and sour with a hint of sweetness.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 388kcal

Ingredients  

  • 2 pound chicken thigh and leg, bone-in and skin on
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup distilled vinegar
  • 1 can / 355 ml ginger ale or sprite
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 bay leaf
  • 5 garlic cloves – smashed
  • 1 small cooking onion, diced

Instructions

  • Brown all sides of the chicken pieces over medium heat for a total of 5 minutes.
    Browning chicken pieces using stainless steel sautée pan.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a rolling boil.
    Cooking chicken adobo with its cooking liquid top with chopped onions and bay leaf
  • Lower the heat to medium-low heat, place the lid on but slightly ajar. Let it simmer until the chicken is tender and falls apart easily, the sauce thickens and the top glistens for about 35 minutes.
    Chicken adobo in a stainless steel sautée pan garnished with parsley

Notes

Add more salt, soy sauce, sugar and or vinegar if needed. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Adobo,, Chicken adobo

Nutrition

Calories: 388 kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 12 g (4%)Protein: 27 g (54%)Fat: 25 g (38%)Cholesterol: 148 mg (49%)Sodium: 1202 mg (52%)Potassium: 396 mg (11%)Fiber: 1 g (4%)Sugar: 9 g (10%)Vitamin A: 131 IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%)Calcium: 38 mg (4%)Iron: 2 mg (11%)
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  1. Nora Olaes says

    June 30, 2020 at 12:40 am

    5 stars
    This food is yummy, delicious and very tasty.

  2. Nora Olaes says

    June 30, 2020 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    5 stars
    This food is yummy ,delicious and so tasty

    • mjoycadwising says

      July 05, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you!

    • mjoycadwising says

      July 06, 2020 at 12:39 am

      Yes!

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