Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo)
Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo) blends the classic tang of vinegar and soy with a creamy coconut finish, creating a rich, balanced sauce that clings to tender chicken. Peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves add warmth and depth. Serve it over steamed rice for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 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 Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, combine the chicken, vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crushed peppercorns, onion, and garlic; stir, then bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter and set aside. Raise the heat under the pot to medium and cook until the liquid reduces by about one-quarter, about 10 minutes. Season with salt; stir in the coconut milk. Cover and cook until the coconut milk looks oily, about 10 minutes. Pour the mixture over the chicken to serve.
- Calories 489.78 kcal High 24%
- Protein 77.39 g Good Source 155%
- Carbohydrate 13.47 g 5%
- Total Fat 10.3 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 248.35 mg High 83%
- Sodium 715.55 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.94 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.9 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 186.46 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 1179.64 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 30.63 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Chicken Leg Quarters, Coconut Milk, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 489.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Chicken Leg Quarters, Coconut Milk, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo) healthy?
- Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo (Ginataan Adobo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 489.78 calories and 77.39 g of protein, or 155% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 715.55 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.17 g (16% 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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