Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo balances tangy vinegar and savory soy with aromatic garlic, onion, and bay leaves for a deeply seasoned, gently braised chicken. The sauce reduces to a glossy, punchy glaze that clings to tender legs and thighs. Serve it over steamed rice for a comforting weeknight dinner or a cozy family gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Filipino Chicken Adobo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a 6-quart pot.
- 2
Pour the water, vinegar, and soy sauce over the chicken.
- 3
Add the sugar, onion, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot; bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low; simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- 5
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- 6
Remove the chicken from the pot and continue cooking the sauce until it thickens, about 10 minutes; season with salt.
- 7
Return the chicken to the pot, ensuring it is completely covered by the sauce.
- 8
Cook together until the chicken is reheated, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 513.54 kcal High 26%
- Protein 85.9 g Good Source 172%
- Carbohydrate 11.58 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.95 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.12 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 275.93 mg High 92%
- Sodium 728.4 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 0.94 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.97 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 64.53 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 1296.61 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 34.43 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.6 mg Low Source 7%
- 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
Filipino Chicken Adobo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Chicken Leg Quarters, Dried Bay Leaves, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 513.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Filipino Chicken Adobo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Chicken Leg Quarters, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Filipino 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 513.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Filipino Chicken Adobo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Filipino Chicken Adobo healthy?
- Filipino Chicken Adobo has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 513.54 calories and 85.9 g of protein, or 172% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 728.4 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.12 g (11% 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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