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Not Your Ordinary Chicken Adobo

Filipino chicken adobo recipe for the Holidays
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: adobong manok, chicken adobo, filipino adobo
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 783kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 Knorr chicken cube
  • 1 head garlic crushed
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorn
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, and half of the crushed garlic in a bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well blended. Let it stay for at least 1 hour.
  • Fry the remaining garlic until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Combine the butter and garlic-infused oil (this is the oil used to cook the garlic). Sauté the onion and then add the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken turns light brown.
  • Add the oyster sauce and then pour the remaining marinade and water. Let it boil.
  • Add Knorr chicken cube, sugar, bay leaves, fried garlic, and whole peppercorn. Reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 783kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1718mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg