Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
5 lb

Chicken

cut-up, skin on

4 tbsp

Oil

2 unit

Garlic

crushed

1 tbsp

Mono-sodium Glutamate

0.5 cup

Vinegar

1 tsp

Salt

4 tbsp

Soy Sauce

Step 1
~9 min

Sauté garlic in oil until brown.

Step 2
~9 min

Mix chicken with garlic in a pan and brown it.

Step 3
~9 min

In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and mono-sodium glutamate.

Step 4
~9 min

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken.

Step 5
~9 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6
~9 min

Cook uncovered until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 7
~9 min

Serve the adobo chicken over rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of vinegar to suit your taste.

For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Serve with a side of steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed white rice.

Serve with a side of blanched vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Blanched Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Philippines

Cultural Significance

Adobo is considered the unofficial national dish of the Philippines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Dinner
Holiday Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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