Chicken Adobo

Name: Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: Olive oil; 5 Whole chicken legs or thighs; 8 Cloves garlic roughly chopped; 1 Cup soy sauce; 3/4 Cup white vinegar; 3 Bay leaves; 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 Cup dark brown sugar (optional); White rice

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:1h

The unofficial national dish of the Philippines, this dish is super simple and fast to make. It is super versatile, as you are able to use many different ingredients. ***Pork can be used as a substitute***

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:31:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2713.1 kcal (136%)

Total Fat183.2 g (262%)

Carbs48.4 g (19%)

Sugars5.3 g (6%)

Protein203.1 g (406%)

Sodium15112.1 mg (756%)

Fiber3.5 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

8 Clovesgarlic

1 cupsoy sauce

¾ cupwhite vinegar

3bay leaves

½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

0.25 Cupdark brown sugar

optional

white rice

Instructions

Step 1

In an enameled cast-iron roasting pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil. Brown the chicken legs on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from pan.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium, add the garlic to the same pan and cook until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes, then add all remaining ingredients into the pan. Cover with lid.

Step 3

Simmer on low to medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

Step 4

Serve over rice.