Signature Chicken Adobo
Signature Chicken Adobo features tender pieces of chicken simmered in a bold, tangy soy-vinegar sauce infused with garlic, onion, and bay leaf. The balance of salty, acidic, and peppery notes makes each bite rich and comforting, especially served over steamed rice. It’s a great pick for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Signature Chicken Adobo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until golden, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Add the onion and the garlic to the skillet; cook until softened and browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the soy sauce and vinegar, then season with garlic powder, black pepper, and the bay leaf.
- 4
Return the chicken to the pan, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 382.08 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 65.55 g Good Source 131%
- Carbohydrate 5.99 g 2%
- Total Fat 11.57 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.94 mg High 71%
- Sodium 2030.3 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 38.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.28 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Signature Chicken Adobo is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic Powder, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 382.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Signature Chicken Adobo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic Powder, Minced Garlic, Soy Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Signature Chicken Adobo?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Signature Chicken Adobo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Signature Chicken Adobo healthy?
- Signature Chicken Adobo has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 382.08 calories and 65.55 g of protein, or 131% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2030.3 mg (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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