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Famous Chicken Adobo

This chicken adobo recipe is simple to make and loved by all who try it! It has been modified to be a bit saucier than traditional adobo and is delicious served over rice.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

  • 1 large onion, quartered and sliced

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

    browned chicken in skillet

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  2. Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened and brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

    sauteed onion and garlic

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  3. Pour in soy sauce and vinegar and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf.

  4. Return chicken to pan, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

    overhead view looking down at chicken adobo in a large skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361 Calories
22g Fat
7g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1040mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 392mg 8%

* 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.

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