Chicken adobo

Name: Chicken adobo
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: - 1.5 kg chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on; - 0.75 cup soy sauce; - 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; - 1 cup white vinegar; - 1.5 teaspoons brown sugar (optional); - 1 tbsp black peppercorns (or 2 tbsp ground black pepper); - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; - 1.5 cups water; - 1.5 large onions, sliced; 2-3 red Thai chillies; 2 bay leaves; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 3 chopped green onions; 2 cups steamed jasmine rice

8 steps

Cook:1h

Updated at: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:19:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories646.1 kcal (32%)

Total Fat30.6 g (44%)

Carbs57.6 g (22%)

Sugars2.4 g (3%)

Protein31.6 g (63%)

Sodium1897.4 mg (95%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Marination

Step 1

Combine chicken with the marinade ingredients. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Sauté

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the marinated chicken, and briefly fry to brown the chicken on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Fry the remaining garlic, sliced onions, Thai red chilies, and the rest of the black peppercorns until aromatic.

Simmer

Step 5

Return the browned chicken to the pot with sautéed aromatics.

Step 6

Pour the marinade over the aromatics. Add water as needed.

Step 7

Add the remaining bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender. Add a tablespoon of honey or so if needed