Best 5 Chicken Adobo I Recipes

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Chicken Adobo is a quintessential Filipino dish that has become a beloved classic around the world. This tangy, savory, and aromatic stew is a testament to the unique blend of flavors that Filipino cuisine is known for. Made with simple ingredients like chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves, Chicken Adobo is a dish that is easy to make yet incredibly flavorful. It is typically served with rice and is a staple in many Filipino households.

In this article, we present three different recipes for Chicken Adobo, each offering a unique take on this classic dish:

1. **Traditional Chicken Adobo:** This recipe is a classic version of Chicken Adobo, using pantry staples like soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves to create a flavorful and aromatic stew. The chicken is braised until tender and the sauce is reduced to a thick and flavorful glaze.

2. **Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk:** This recipe adds a rich and creamy twist to the traditional Chicken Adobo by incorporating coconut milk. The coconut milk adds a subtle sweetness and a velvety texture to the dish, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

3. **Chicken Adobo with Pineapples:** This recipe introduces a tropical twist to Chicken Adobo by adding pineapples. The pineapples add a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish, creating a refreshing and vibrant take on the classic recipe.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy the deliciousness of Chicken Adobo. This versatile dish can be served with rice, noodles, or even mashed potatoes, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ADOBO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 2h57m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 dried bay leaves
12 chicken drumsticks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons arrowroot
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a 9-by-13-by-2-inch glass baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the chicken over halfway through.
  • Place the chicken and marinade in a large, high-sided skillet or Dutch oven and add the chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, turning the chicken every 20 minutes, until cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the liquid and arrange on a serving platter. Discard the bay leaves and garlic cloves. Whisk the arrowroot and lime juice into the liquid and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the sauce over the chicken or serve alongside as a dipping sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro, if using, and garnish with lime wedges.

FILIPINO CHICKEN ADOBO



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My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it's even better the next day as leftovers-she says it's because of the vinegar. - Michael Moya, Taste of Home Senior Marketing Manager

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 whole garlic bulb, smashed and peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; refrigerate, covered, 20-30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade. Pat chicken dry., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Stir in water and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink and sauce is slightly reduced, 20-25 minutes. Discard bay leaf. If desired, serve chicken with cooking sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

FILIPINO CHICKEN ADOBO



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This one-pot Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe from Food Network uses only a handful of ingredients, including garlic and soy sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 5 pounds chicken thighs
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken thighs, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Bring the chicken to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened and the chicken is tender, about 20 more minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

FAMOUS CHICKEN ADOBO



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This classic adobo recipe is simple to make and famous with all who have tasted it. It has been modified to be a bit more saucy than traditional adobo, it is delicious served over rice.

Provided by angelaBBf

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Adobo Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, then remove. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until they soften and brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Pour in vinegar and soy sauce, and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf. Add the browned chicken, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1039.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN ADOBO



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It is the national dish of the Philippines, and the subject of intense and delicious debate across its 7,100 islands whether made with chicken, pork or fish. Whichever, the protein is braised in vinegar until pungent and rich, sweet and sour and salty at once, then sometimes crisped at the edges in high heat, and always served with the remaining sauce. Its excellence derives from the balance of its flavors, in the alchemy of the process. Cooking softens the acidity of the vinegar, which then combines with the flavor of the meat to enhance it. Whether consumed in Manila's heat or on the edge of a New York winter, adobo holds the power to change moods and alter dining habits. It is a difficult dish to cook just once. The recipe that follows derives from one given to The Times in 2011 by Amy Besa, who runs, with her husband, Romy Dorotan, the excellent Purple Yam restaurant in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 4h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup coconut milk
¼ cup soy sauce
1½ cup rice vinegar
12 garlic cloves, peeled
3 whole bird's-eye chilies or other fiery chili
3 bay leaves
1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 pounds chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large, nonreactive bowl or resealable plastic freezer bag. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
  • Place chicken and marinade in a large lidded pot or Dutch oven over high heat and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, around 30 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Transfer chicken pieces to a large bowl, raise heat under the pot to medium-high, and reduce the sauce until it achieves almost the consistency of cream, about 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves and chilies.
  • Place chicken pieces on a roasting pan and place under broiler for 5 to 7 minutes, until they begin to caramelize. Remove, turn chicken, baste with sauce and repeat, 3 to 5 minutes more. Return chicken to sauce and cook for a few minutes more, then place on a platter and drizzle heavily with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1036, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 69 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1209 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks for the best flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) helps to infuse it with flavor.
  • Brown the chicken: Browning the chicken in a hot skillet before simmering it in the marinade helps to develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken adobo is best when the chicken is cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Chicken adobo is a classic Filipino dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

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