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adobo sa gata
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Filipino Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk

5 from 5 votes
This adaptation of chicken adobo is my favorite way to cook this iconic dish. Adodo sa Gata, or Chicken Adobo with Coconut milk, is a dish worth making. It is creamy, delicious and super easy to make. Just add coconut milk when during cooking. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Braising
Cuisine: Braising
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs of a mixture of chicken thighs and drumsticks optional: remove skin
  • 1 small can of full-fat coconut milk 160 ml
Adobo Chicken Marinade
  • ⅓ cup cane vinegar sub: apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 8 garlic cloves smashed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorn

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prepare your adobo chicken marinade. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl with a lid. 
  2. Remove the skin from the chicken. 
  3. Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover. Marinate for 1 hour or for best results overnight. 
  4. In a large skillet, brown your chicken pieces on all sides. Do not crowd, do it in batches. 
  5. Once the chicken is browned, add the marinade. Bring to a boil. 
  6. When it is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the coconut milk. Stir. 
  7. Simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce is nice and thick. 
  8. Serve with a bowl of rice, and enjoy! 

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