Chicken Adobo by @dennistheprescott

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🍗

3 lb

Chicken Thighs And Drumsticks

🧄

24 g

Garlic Cloves

🥢

120 ml

Low Sodium Soy Sauce

🫙

120 ml

White Vinegar

🍲

120 ml

Chicken Stock

🍬

25 g

Brown Sugar

🫚

3 g

Black Peppercorns

🍃

4

Bay Leaves

🫗

30 ml

Grapeseed Oil

🧅

90 g

Green Onions

🍋

1

Lime

🍚

630 g

Steamed Rice

🥦

500 g

Vegetables

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Mince 8 garlic cloves, thinly slice 6 green onions, and cut 1 lime into wedges.

    garlic
    green onions
    lime
    🔪cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  2. Step 2/16

    Add 3 lb mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks to the mixing bowl.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/16

    Add the garlic, 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1/2 cup chicken stock to the chicken.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    garlic
    low-sodium soy sauce
    white vinegar
    chicken stock
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups

  4. Step 4/16

    Add 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, and 4 bay leaves to the bowl.

    brown sugar
    black peppercorns
    bay leaves
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/16

    Mix the chicken and marinade thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and the chicken is evenly coated.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    garlic
    low-sodium soy sauce
    white vinegar
    chicken stock
    brown sugar
    black peppercorns
    bay leaves
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/16

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken for 240 min.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    🥣mixing bowl
    🧻plastic wrap

  7. Step 7/16

    Heat the deep skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbsp grapeseed oil.

    grapeseed oil
    🍳deep skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/16

    Lift the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip back into the bowl.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/16

    Add the chicken to the shimmering oil and brown it on all sides.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    grapeseed oil
    🍳deep skillet
    🥢tongs

  10. Step 10/16

    Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.

    garlic
    low-sodium soy sauce
    white vinegar
    chicken stock
    brown sugar
    black peppercorns
    bay leaves
    🍳deep skillet
    🥣mixing bowl

  11. Step 11/16

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken for about 20 min.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    🍳deep skillet

  12. Step 12/16

    Turn the chicken halfway through cooking and simmer until the sauce thickens.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    🍳deep skillet
    🥢tongs

  13. Step 13/16

    Check that the thickest chicken pieces reach 165 °F (74 °C) before removing the skillet from the heat.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    🌡️instant-read meat thermometer
    🍳deep skillet

  14. Step 14/16

    Prepare 4 cups steamed rice according to the rice cooker instructions.

    steamed rice

  15. Step 15/16

    Plate the chicken adobo with steamed rice and 4 cups vegetables of choice.

    mixed chicken thighs and drumsticks
    steamed rice
    vegetables of choice

  16. Step 16/16

    Top each serving with green onions and serve with lime wedges.

    green onions
    lime

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Condiments, Sauces, Vinegars, Stocks, Broths, Sweeteners, Herbs, Spices, Oils, Fats, Vegetables, Fruits, Citrus, Grains, Rice

Ingredients

Chicken thighs and drumsticks, Garlic cloves, Low sodium soy sauce, White vinegar, Chicken stock, Brown sugar, Black peppercorns, Bay leaves, Grapeseed oil, Green onions, Lime, Steamed rice, Vegetables

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian-free

Calories

535 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 35g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Total fat: 23g, Saturated fat: 5.5g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1480mg, Potassium: 610mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Calcium: 65mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5µg, Vitamin K: 25µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, deep skillet, cutting board, chef's knife, tongs, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, instant-read meat thermometer, plastic wrap

Appliances

refrigerator, stovetop, rice cooker

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal, Meal Prep, Casual Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

Filipino

Geographic

Philippines, Southeast Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Saucy, Sticky, Crisp-edged

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Garlicky, Sweet, Peppery, Umami, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3-4 days (Cool within 120 min,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4 °C (40 °F)), freezer : 2-3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze with sauce,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)