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.

Submitted by Allrecipes

Published on February 29, 2020

9

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

5 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

635	Calories
38g	Fat
7g	Carbs
55g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 635
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	48%
Saturated Fat 10g	49%
Cholesterol 194mg	65%
Sodium 1084mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 55g	109%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1266mg	27%

* 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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