CHICKEN ADOBO FILIPINO RECIPE

This family favorite Filipino best chicken adobo recipe is to die for! No marinating required, this tender chicken is tangy, savory, and sweet and has just the perfect balance of flavors.

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There is a reason why chicken adobo is arguably the most popular Filipino dish out there. This is the national dish of the Philippines.

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ADOBO SAUCE

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Brown the chicken on both sides.

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Add the garlic and black pepper corns.

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Add the rest of the ingredients and add back the chicken.

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Cook for 20 minutes on a low simmer. Let the braising liquid reduce to your desired consistency.

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This flavorful chicken dish is best served with white rice. However, I have had this with brown rice and steamed vegetables. You can also serve it with hard-boiled eggs for extra protein!

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CHICKEN ADOBO FILIPINO RECIPE

This family favorite Filipino best chicken adobo recipe is to die for! No marinating required, this tender chicken is tangy, savory, and sweet and has just the perfect balance of flavors.

FILIPINO STYLE CHICKEN ADOBO

There is a reason why chicken adobo is arguably the most popular Filipino dish out there. This is the national dish of the Philippines.

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ADOBO SAUCE

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ADOBO

Brown the chicken on both sides.

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Add the garlic and black pepper corns.

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Add the rest of the ingredients and add back the chicken.

STEP 3

Cook for 20 minutes on a low simmer. Let the braising liquid reduce to your desired consistency.

STEP 4

This flavorful chicken dish is best served with white rice. However, I have had this with brown rice and steamed vegetables. You can also serve it with hard-boiled eggs for extra protein!

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