Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe
Chicken Adobo is an authentic Filipino dish and is one of the mostly
recognized Filipino foods. Not to be mistaken with Mexican adobo, this dish is
uniquely prepared by stewing chicken in vinegar and soy sauce.
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By: Vanjo Merano114 CommentsUpdated: 9/3/24
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According to several experts in Asian food history, Filipinos were cooking
adobo before Spanish colonization. Cooking with vinegar preserves meat,
and is one of the earliest food preservation practices. This is also true of pork
adobo, which is another popular variation of the dish.
While there have been several variations of adobo across the years, chicken
adobo remains one of the most popular and for good reason!
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The taste of juicy chicken in a succulent, umami adobo sauce makes chicken
adobo a comfort food for all ages. From kids to adults, we can’t get enough
of this mouthwatering meal!
How to Cook Chicken Adobo
1. Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic. The garlic needs to be
crushed for best results. This process takes 1 hour to 12 hours
depending on how flavorful you want the dish to be. Sometimes
marinating for an hour is not enough. I think that 3 hours is optimal.
The chicken absorbs most of the flavors from the soy sauce and garlic
during this step. It is noticeable when you taste the dish after cooking.
Note that it is also possible to include the vinegar in this step.
2. Separate the chicken from the marinade. Make sure to set the
marinade aside because it will be used later on. Pan-fry the chicken
pieces for 1 to 1 ½ minutes per side. This will partially cook the outer
part. It also makes the skin tough enough to withstand stewing later.
This means that it will remain intact, which is nice for presentation.
3. Pour marinade into the pot and add water. Let boil. The bay leaves and
whole peppercorn can now be added. The process takes 20 to 25
minutes depending on the quality of the chicken. However, feel free to
cook longer in low heat for a super tender chicken adobo. Add the
vinegar. This can also be added as a part of the marinade. Let it cook
for 10 minutes and then add sugar and salt. I only add salt if needed. It
is important to taste your dish before adding seasonings.
4. Filipino chicken adobo can be served with or without sauce. If you like
it very tasty then continue to cook on an uncovered cooking pot until
the liquid
