Chicken Adobo
Chicken Adobo is a beloved Filipino dish known for its rich flavors and tender meat. It’s a dish where chicken is marinated and simmered in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, resulting in a savory and slightly tangy taste. It’s a staple in Filipino households and showcases the unique blend of Spanish and Asian influences in Filipino cuisine. Would you like to know more about its preparation or history?
INGREDIENTS:
3 bay leaves
4 tsp whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp neutral oil
1.5 lbs bone-in/skin-on chicken thighs and 1.5lbs skin-on chicken wings/drumettes
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup shoyu (soy sauce)
1/2 cup lager beer
1 tbsp brown sugar
5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed.
METHOD:
Place a dutch oven over med heat and toast the bay leaves and peppercorns until fragrant and the bay leaves have a nice sheen(3-4min).
Remove spices and crush 3/4 of the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle.
Pour the oil in the dutch oven and brown chicken in batches, skin side down, until golden brown and fat has rendered (6-8min).
Wiggle chicken from time to time to make sure the skin doesn’t stick. Place all the chicken on a plate as you work the batches. Once done, pour out all but 1 tbsp of oil.
Return the pot to the stovetop over low heat and pour in the vinegar, shoyu, beer, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken and any juices and move heat to med-high, to bring to a low boil. Lower the heat to med-low, cover and cook for 45min, flipping the chicken halfway through.
Remove the lid and simmer for 15min. Remove the chicken and place skin-side up on a baking sheet.
Turn the heat to high and let the sauce reduce to half (5-6min).
Chicken Adobo is not only delicious but also offers some nutritional benefits. Here’s a general overview of its nutritional information per serving (about 1 cup or 150 grams):
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories
- Protein: About 25-30 grams
- Fat: Around 15-20 grams, depending on the cut of chicken and amount of oil used
- Carbohydrates: Usually minimal, primarily from the sauce (around 5-10 grams)
- Fiber: Negligible
- Sodium: Can vary depending on the amount of soy sauce used, typically around 800-1000 mg
- Vitamins and Minerals: Provides good amounts of vitamin B12, niacin, and iron due to the chicken, garlic, and soy sauce content
Keep in mind that these values can vary based on the specific recipe and ingredients used. Adjustments in cooking method (like using less oil or leaner cuts of chicken) can also impact the nutritional profile.