Leyley's Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings

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This is a Filipino recipe for adobo chicken that was handed down to me. I just added the jalapeño for spice and used chicken wings. This is great as an appetizer, or you can serve it as a main dish with steamed jasmine rice. You'll never go back to the same ol' hot wings.

Submitted by Ley Ann Van
Updated on June 24, 2023
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded

  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon whole or cracked black peppercorns

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 jalapeño peppers

  • ½ cup soy sauce, or to taste

  • 1 whole head garlic - a few cloves whole, the rest minced, divided

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add wings and boil for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, run under warm water, then return to the dry pot. Add vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, onion, and jalapeños. Bring to a simmer, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

  2. Add soy sauce and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half. Transfer wings to a colander and set aside. Add whole garlic cloves to the liquid in the pan; simmer until the sauce has a syrupy consistency and the jalapeños have burst open, releasing all of their seeds into the reduction.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken wings and minced garlic. Cook and stir until garlic is tender and wings have browned, about 10 minutes. Return wings to the sauce to coat before serving.

Tips

You can use pork or a whole cut-up chicken instead of chicken wings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50 Calories
3g Fat
2g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 57mg 1%

* 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.