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.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Filipino

Time 5h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups coconut vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
10 bay leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder
5 ½ pounds cut-up chicken parts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce,1 head garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Reserve the marinade.
  • 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.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir 1 head garlic until browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons annatto powder; simmer for 3 minutes.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 194.4 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 54.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1084.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Moe 1990
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Lavi Tanko
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I'm not a big fan of chicken adobo, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MaRoo Gak
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken adobo.


Zeeshan Hanif
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zizipho Gwemntu
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This is the best chicken adobo recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.