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Filipino Chicken Adobo
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Filipino Chicken Adobo

1 h 15 minServes 5Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets (washed and patted dry)Meat680 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • soy sauce (ordinary all-purpose or light soy sauce)Pantry85 ml
  • white vinegarPantry85 ml
  • oyster saucePantry85 ml
  • chicken bouillonPantry30 g
  • bay leaves (fresh, or 3 dried)Spices4 pieces
  • neutral oilPantry30 ml
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • waterOther360 ml
  • brown sugarPantry30 g
  • whole black pepper (or coarse cracked pepper)Spices6 g
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

275kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
15 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Wash and season the chicken

    • Wash the chicken thighs and pat them dry.
    • Season the chicken with the chicken bouillon and some of the black pepper.
    Step 1
  2. Rest the chicken in the fridge

    • Place the seasoned chicken in the fridge to rest.
    Step 2
  3. Brown the chicken

    • Heat the neutral oil in a pan.
    • Brown the chicken on both sides until golden.
    Step 3
  4. Add the aromatics and sauce

    • Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Pour in the soy sauce, white vinegar, oyster sauce and water.
    • Add the bay leaves, brown sugar and remaining black pepper.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer and reduce the sauce

    • Turn the chicken over and let the sauce cook down, uncovered, until thickened and the chicken is tender.
    Step 5
  6. Garnish and serve

    • Top with sliced green onions and serve with rice.
    Step 6