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Chicken Adobo

25 hServes 4Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on (or drumsticks))Meat1 kg
  • garlic (smashed)Produce6 pieces
  • black peppercorns (whole)Spices10 g
  • bay leavesSpices3 pieces
  • brown sugarPantry20 g
  • vinegar (cane or white vinegar)Pantry120 ml
  • soy saucePantry120 ml
  • black pepper (cracked)Spices2 g
  • waterOther240 ml
  • oil (for searing)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

513kcal

Carbs
8 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Place the chicken in a bowl with the smashed garlic, whole peppercorns, bay leaves and brown sugar.
    • Pour in the vinegar and soy sauce, add the cracked black pepper and mix well.
    • Cover and marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a hot pan and sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown.
    • Flip the pieces over to brown the other side.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer in the marinade

    • Pour the marinade into the pan with the water.
    • Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low.
    • Flip the chicken every 10 minutes until the meat falls off the bone.
    Step 3