Irresistible Chicken Adobo: The Ultimate Recipe

My Filipino Mom taught me how to make this traditional dish following the recipe her mother taught her. And though I’ve made a couple of changes, I guarantee they’re Mom-approved. ‘Lolah’ is ‘Grandma’ in the Philippines, in case you were wondering. Serve over steamed rice.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 3poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry

  • 6clovesgarlic, peeled and thinly sliced

  • ½cupsoy sauce

  • ½cupapple cider vinegar

  • ½cupwater

  • 2tablespoonspickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Cook garlic in oil for no more than 30 seconds. Add all of the chicken to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is white all over. Do not brown.

  2. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water, and add the pickling spice. Make sure the spice ball is submerged. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and place lid on pot so that some steam can escape. Simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is very tender.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
141mg
47%
Sodium
1050mg
46%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
35g
Vitamin C
1mg
4%
Calcium
26mg
2%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
448mg
10%

* 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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