Authentic Chicken Adobo

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Adobo is a simple and hearty Filipino dish. In this version, chicken is marinated in vinegar and soy sauce, then slowly cooked with garlic and spices. Serve over steamed white rice.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups coconut vinegar

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 2 heads garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped, divided

  • 10 bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 3 teaspoons annatto powder, divided

  • 5 ½ pounds cut-up chicken parts

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, ½ of the chopped garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

  2. Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade.

  3. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.

  4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir remaining chopped garlic until browned, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder; simmer for 3 minutes.

  5. Pour annatto mixture over chicken and add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

635 Calories
38g Fat
7g Carbs
55g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 635
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 194mg 65%
Sodium 1084mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 55g 109%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 1266mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.