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adobo sa gata
Carmen Spillette

Filipino Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk

5 from 5 votes
This version chicken adobo is my favorite way to cook this iconic dish. Adodo sa Gata, or Chicken Adobo with Coconut milk, is best variation. It is creamy, delicious and super easy to make. Just add coconut milk when during cooking. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 406

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare your adobo chicken marinade. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl with a lid. 
    ⅓ cup cane vinegar, ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 4 tablespoon brown sugar, 8 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn, 3 bay leaves
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover. Marinate for 30 minutes or for best results overnight. 
    2 lbs of a mixture of chicken thighs and drumsticks
  3. In a large skillet, brown your chicken pieces on all sides. Do not crowd, do it in batches. 
  4. Once the chicken is browned, add the marinade. Bring to a boil. 
  5. When it is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the coconut milk. Stir. 
    1 can full-fat coconut milk
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce is nice and thick. 
  7. Serve with a bowl of rice, and enjoy! 

Notes

OPTIONAL: Remove the skin from the chicken to make it healthier. My kids and husband prefer it without the skin.

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Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 31gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 878mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

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