Filipino chicken adobo simmered with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper until glossy and savory.
20 min prep 40 min cook 20 min rest
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Mix the chicken thighs with the soy sauce, crushed garlic, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns.
Let the chicken stand for 20 minutes while washing the rice and preparing it for serving.
Remove the chicken from the sauce and brown each side in oil for 4 minutes.
Add the marinade, grape vinegar, water, and brown sugar to the pot.
Boil uncovered for 5 minutes, then cover and cook for 24 minutes.
Uncover and cook for 7 minutes, turning the chicken, until the sauce thickens.
Serve adobong manok with rice and cucumbers.
💡 Tip: After adding the vinegar to the pot, leave the lid open for the first 5 minutes; the sharp aroma evaporates and the sauce stays rounder.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve adobong manok for dinner with plain rice, cucumber, and optional pickled hot peppers.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~424
kcal calories
34
g protein
18
g carbs
24
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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