Chicken Adobo Tacos
Chicken Adobo Tacos bring together tangy, garlicky Filipino adobo with the fresh brightness of a mango salsa, all tucked into warm flour tortillas. The chicken simmers in a soy-vinegar sauce until glazed and savory-sweet, then gets balanced by juicy mango, jalapeño, and herbs. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want bold, vibrant flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Place soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag and gently squeeze the bag to mix well. Add the chicken and coat it with the marinade. Press out as much air as possible, make sure all the chicken pieces are coated, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, for the salsa, combine vinegar, fish sauce, avocado oil, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk or stir with a fork until the sugar dissolves. Add the mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro, toss to combine, and refrigerate the salsa until serving.
- 4
For the tacos, take the chicken pieces out of the marinade and save the marinade.
- 5
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the chicken thighs, brown them on each side for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the onion and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the reserved marinade, water, brown sugar, and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, smooth side down. Lower the heat to low and simmer the chicken uncovered for about 15 minutes, letting the liquid bubble gently. Turn the chicken and simmer 10 minutes more, then remove the chicken from the skillet to rest.
- 8
Cook the sauce over medium heat until it becomes thick, syrupy, and reduced, about 10 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat and remove and discard the bay leaves.
- 9
Slice the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces and return it to the skillet to coat with the sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped green onions, if desired.
- 10
Fill each tortilla with the chicken strips and spoon the mango salsa on top. Serve right away.
- Calories 385.88 kcal Moderate
- Protein 21.17 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.95 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.77 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 75.69 mg High
- Sodium 1263.98 mg High
- Fiber 1.97 g Low Source
- Sugar 13.61 g High
- Added Sugar 2.93 g Moderate
- Calcium 124.38 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate
- Potassium 164.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 54.31 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Adobo Tacos is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 385.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Adobo Tacos?
- It is a Filipino taco recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Adobo Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cooking Oil. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Adobo Tacos?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Adobo Tacos?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Adobo Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 10 steps.
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