If you’re looking for an authentic Filipino dish to add to your recipe collection, look no further than Chicken Adobo. This savory and succulent dish is a staple in Filipino cuisine, and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Plus, with two delicious recipe options to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits your tastes.
First up is the recipe from Rasa Malaysia. To make this flavorful Chicken Adobo, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– 2 lbs bone-in chicken legs and thighs
– 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
– 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon cooking oil
To start, heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Then, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Next, reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add in the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, bay leaf, and black pepper. Stir everything together, then add the chicken back into the skillet, making sure it’s coated in the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the chicken cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve the chicken hot over rice, and garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro if desired.
Next, we have the Chicken Adobo recipe from EatingWell. This recipe is a bit lighter, using chicken breasts instead of thighs and legs, and has a slightly sweeter flavor. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
– 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1/3 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 tablespoon cooking oil
To start, heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until browned on all sides. Then, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add in the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir everything together, then add the chicken back into the skillet, making sure it’s coated in the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Serve the chicken hot over rice, and garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro if desired.
Both of these Chicken Adobo recipes are incredibly easy to make and packed full of flavor. Give them a try and see which one becomes your new favorite!
