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Chicken adobo
In a bowl, combine chicken, vinegar, soy, garlic, bay and pepper. Marinate 20 minutes if you have them; skip if you don't.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Chicken adobo take?
1 hr all in โ 15 min prep, 45 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 80 ml. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much vinegar?
120 ml (cane or coconut vinegar if you can) of Vinegar.
How much soy sauce?
80 ml of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tsp (optional) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Chicken โ Pork belly or shoulder. Adobong baboy. Simmer longer until tender. Soy sauce โ Salt only. A soy-free regional style. Increase salt carefully and keep the vinegar.
Any tips from this recipe?
Do not use balsamic. It is the wrong sour. Adobo improves overnight. The fridge is part of the method.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Adobo improves overnight. The fridge is part of the method. Serve with rice and a little sauce. The leftover sauce is why you cooked extra rice.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.