How long does Chicken Adobo take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Adobo serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Adobo spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Adobo?

500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, ¼ cup Light Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 tbsp Vinegar, ½ cup Onion, 10 Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Adobo?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Adobo?

About 270 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Adobo

Name: Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh; ¼ cup Light Soy Sauce; 10 Black Peppercorns; 3 Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sugar

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Filipino Chicken Adobo, Philippine Adobo · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Dairy-free

Filipino chicken adobo: drumsticks and thighs in soy, garlic and peppercorns, braised and reduced with vinegar. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Chicken Drumstick and Thigh500 grams
Light Soy Sauce¼ cup
Black Peppercorns10
Bay Leaves3
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Water½ cup
Vinegar2 tbsp
Sugar1 tbsp

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	270kcal	1080kcal
Protein	27g	107g
Carbohydrate	10g	40g
Fat	13g	53g
Fibre	1.2g	4.8g
Sugar	4.3g	17g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, peppercorns, bay leaves and 2 tbsp of garlic.
Chicken Drumstick and ThighLight Soy SauceBlack PeppercornsBay LeavesGarlic
2
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil and add the chopped onion and 1 tbsp of garlic.
OilOnionGarlic
3
When the onion turns translucent, add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 30 seconds on each side, on high flame. Then add in the excess marinade into the pan. Add in ½ cup of water.
Water
4
When it comes to a boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
5
Add in the vinegar and sugar.
VinegarSugar
6
Cook on high flame until the sauce reduces and becomes thick enough to coat the chicken. Serve hot with rice.

Before you start

How long does Chicken Adobo take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Adobo serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Adobo vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Adobo spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Adobo?: 500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, ¼ cup Light Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 tbsp Vinegar, ½ cup Onion, 10 Black Peppercorns, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Adobo?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Adobo?: About 270 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.