Adobo Chicken Recipe (2024)

Adobo Chicken Recipe (1)

marsha01

Rating: 4 stars

08/26/2014

Very good, but not quit as spicy as we like. Will make again.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (2)

daneanp

Rating: 3 stars

10/08/2013

Really good - sadly I didn't have any oranges - will definitely add next time. It would be easy enough to play around with some spices to mix it up a bit.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (3)

margow2108

Rating: 5 stars

07/14/2013

One of my favorite go-to recipes! Instead of serving the chicken with oranges I actually throw clementine or orange slices into the pot while the chicken is cooking, and they end up falling apart and adding a great, citrusy element to the sauce

Adobo Chicken Recipe (4)

steponme

Rating: 5 stars

04/18/2011

This is so good, quick and easy. I've made several times and my family loves it.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (5)

brookcooks

Rating: 5 stars

04/13/2011

This dish has so much flavor! I continue to be amazed by the simplicity of the ingredients that produce such depth. This has been great every time I've made it, even when I've made terrible substitutions (like pomegranate balsamic vinegar in place of white vinegar - still delicious!). I usually use brown rice instead of white. It's very easy and is lovely for company when it's put out on a platter surrounded by orange slices.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (6)

HeatherLB

Rating: 5 stars

03/14/2011

This is one of my all time favorite Cooking Light recipes. It is so tasty, the flavor is perfect. The rice is amazing with this sauce.Even my young kids ask for it by name....

Adobo Chicken Recipe (7)

smith3576

We have made this twice, once with the full amount of honey, and once with half. We prefer it with less honey. We don't eat a lot of sugar, so we found the full amount of honey too sweet for us. We also don't make it with the rice. This is an easy meal to make that just uses pantry staples - we'll definitely put it into our regular rotation. I don't know if it's special enough for company, though. Maybe a casual get together. We leave it covered longer than it calls for, or reduce it less time, so we have more sauce.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (8)

goldsteinrs

Rating: 5 stars

01/15/2011

My family loves this dish. My husband could eat it everyday if I made it. I am glad there is a healthy dish that both the adults and kids love.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (9)

Lourdes33054

Rating: 1 stars

10/12/2010

I followed the recipe exactly and my sauce burned SOOO badly!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (10)

stephil

Rating: 5 stars

09/08/2010

I've got several Filipino friends, and they say this recipe is pretty authentic. I've done thighs, wings and breasts with this recipe. They all work, but you'll have to shorten cooking times for white meat, especially if you use boneless meat. My husband really liked it on the wings; they would be great for a party!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (11)

Rickki

Rating: 5 stars

08/12/2010

I made this using wings. To me the flavor just fit wings better. It has a real Asian type flavor. My husband absolutely loved it and he isn't easy to please. The first time I made it my husband asked me for like the next four days to make it again that night. I have made it so many times I don't even need look at the receipe anymore

Adobo Chicken Recipe (12)

SAtownmommy

Rating: 4 stars

07/04/2010

Yum, Yum. This recipe was very good and just the right amount of sweetness. My husband and one year old really liked it (although she wasn't quite ready to chew it yet). Will make this again. Oh yeah, and it was easy!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (13)

GeorgeNC

Rating: 4 stars

06/17/2010

This is a very good dish. Made it with honey plus 2 tsp sugar. Tad more vinegar just love that sweet and sour thing. The oranges have the offset that is needed. Also served with saffron rice with fresh sweet peas.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (14)

Dischord

Rating: 4 stars

05/08/2010

Very simple, yet delicious. I also used chicken breasts instead of thighs and they turned out moist and juicy - just had to adjust the cooking times. The orange slices are a must as they are the perfect compliment to this dish.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (15)

SummerPeach

Rating: 4 stars

04/26/2010

My first thought on this recipe is that it seemed too simple. We loved it! It was very tasty and just right for a weeknight meal. I used frozen chicken breasts and pre-cooked brown rice. Make sure you cook the chicken over medium low heat or it can become rubbery. I doubled the liquid and allowed it to soak into the rice before serving. Definitely a keeper!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (16)

MallorySue

Rating: 4 stars

04/25/2010

Very good! Definitely recommend serving with orange slices, perfect complement to the dish.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (17)

Rachel1207

Rating: 4 stars

01/02/2010

This was really good! I left out the onions because I don't care for them. I used chicken breast tenderloins because I don't like chicken thighs. I definitely reduced the cooking time. Next time I think I will skip the browning of the chicken and just cook it in the sauce. I won't reduce the sauce as much either - I like the sauce to be a little bit thinner. Do be careful - once it starts to reduce, it reduces VERY quickly and gets very thick! Also the honey will start to burn. Definitely will make again.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (18)

lexnaturalis

Rating: 5 stars

12/03/2009

absolutely delicious.. does not taste low fat at all! i fed it to a filipino friend and she could not believe it was the first time i ever attempted making adobo chicken!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (19)

Amanda8899

Rating: 5 stars

11/22/2009

My husband is Filipino (from hawaii) and he really liked this recipe. He said it came pretty dang close to what he was used to back home. And I really liked it too. I couldn't believe overall how easy it was to make. I watched the sauce pretty close due to other reviewer but had no problems. Will definitely be making this again.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (20)

Saecca

Rating: 5 stars

11/09/2009

This has to be one of my favorite recipes I've made (and I cook dinner every day). For some reason, I just loved everything about it! I thought it was going to be another honey-and-soy-sauce chicken meal (you know what I mean), but it was fantastic! I did substitute the chicken thighs for skinless, boneless chicken breasts, which did alter the cooking times a bit. I served it over brown rice and with orange sections coated with a little bit of honey and allspice. The meal was SO YUMMY and very inexpensive!!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (21)

bostonsmaman

Rating: 5 stars

10/31/2009

My step-siblings are Filipino, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a "light" version that tasted this good. I used leg quarters that I cut up and skinned--the bones make a "stock" with the sauce and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. I actually forgot to uncover while simmering, so I was left w/ more sauce and reduced it only for the last 10 min. Came out great! (Do NOT use boneless breasts & the same cooking time...it's not an accurate reflection of the recipe or taste.)

Adobo Chicken Recipe (22)

mllemadison

Rating: 5 stars

10/29/2009

Having read the reviews before I prepared this dish, I cooked it covered on low (very low) heat and then turned it up for the last part of cooking and monitored the thickness of the sauce. It was fantastic! A nice new version of a meal from my childhood :-)

Adobo Chicken Recipe (23)

AltheaVet

Rating: 5 stars

10/26/2009

I used boneless/skinless thighs and modified the cooking time. This is an awesome recipe. I served it with Near East Rice Pilaf and some frozen creamed spinach. Have already made it twice. Fantastic.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (24)

Ltoeat

Rating: 3 stars

10/17/2009

From reading the other reviews, people either have the temp. too high or too low. If you like the flavor of the chicken, make it again with some temp. adjustments. We loved this chicken and it was easy to make with ingredients on hand. Add a 1tsp of red pepper flakes for a kick.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (25)

Susie1

Rating: 1 stars

10/15/2009

I made this last night and the sauce was burned after cooking the time given. Will not make it again.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (26)

mferng

Rating: 5 stars

10/10/2009

Followed the recipe exactly using frozen chicken thighs. It turned out wonderfully moist with plenty of sauce to drizzle over the chicken and rice. This one's going into the rotation!

Adobo Chicken Recipe (27)

emrick14

Rating: 3 stars

10/07/2009

I admit I used chicken breast for this because that's what I had. The chicken was a little dry but I'll say thats my fault. One thing i didnt understand though was that I cooked the sauce and chicken for the 15 mins covered and when I took the lid off, the sauce was about as reduced down as it could be. I dont see how i could have cooked it another 20 mins uncovered. However the flavor was super concentrated and I would say pretty tasty in the end.

Adobo Chicken Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the original ingredients in adobo? ›

Unlike the Spanish and Latin American adobo, the main ingredients of Philippine adobo are ingredients native to Southeast Asia, which includes vinegar (made from palm sap or sugarcane), soy sauce (typically substituting salt), black peppercorns, and bay leaves (traditionally Cinnamomum spp.

What is chicken adobo made of? ›

Chicken Adobo is a Filipino dish made by braising chicken legs (thighs and/or drumsticks) in a sauce made up of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper. It's tangy, salty, garlicy, slightly sweet, and spicy. The chicken is slowly simmered in the sauce making it flavorful and incredibly tender.

What kind of vinegar is best for chicken adobo? ›

Many Filipino chicken adobo recipes will also tell you that using entirely white vinegar is fine. The first time I made chicken adobo, I used white vinegar and it was quite tasty, though I like this recipe better. Other recipes prefer apple cider vinegar, which is a bit less sharp and acidic than white vinegar.

Is adobo Filipino or Mexican? ›

Philippines. In Filipino cuisine, adobo refers to a common and indigenous cooking method. In the late 16th century, the Spanish referred to it as adobo due to its superficial similarity.

What is the most important ingredient in adobo? ›

Most modern-day Filipino adobo is prepared with vinegar and soy sauce. Some families keep it simple with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. Others add fresh ginger or coconut milk.

What makes adobo taste good? ›

In Mexico, adobo sauce starts with dried chiles like guajillo and ancho peppers. The chiles are rehydrated and combined into a thick paste with an acid like vinegar or citrus juice and flavorful additions like onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano.

What goes with adobo chicken? ›

Chicken Adobo pairs so perfectly with Asian Cucumber Salad and Jasmine Rice. White vinegar, white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar all work. The flavor may sightly differ but not in a major way.

What are the steps in cooking adobo? ›

How to cook adobo sa pula:
  1. Heat atsuete oil in a pot. Sear your meat until brown.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and water. Simmer until the sauce reduces.
  4. Season with cracked pepper, bay leaves, patis, and brown sugar. Serve immediately.

What ethnicity is chicken adobo? ›

Filipino Chicken Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines and like all traditional dishes, there are many variations – including different proteins like pork and beef.

Can I use rice vinegar instead of white vinegar for chicken adobo? ›

Traditionally, cane or coconut vinegar is used. For my own recipe, I chose rice vinegar because it's a little less sharp on the palate. But truthfully, I've made so many last-minute adobos with white vinegar, apple cider, or a combination of whatever I have left in my pantry, and they've all turned out great.

What happens if you put too much vinegar in adobo? ›

If you find that your adobo tastes too vinegary and still needs to cook, add one teaspoon of brown sugar to adjust and then taste again. Repeat if necessary. It's difficult to fix an oversalted stew, so start off by underseasoning and know that your liquid will reduce.

Can I use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar for adobo? ›

Soy Sauce: I like to use low-sodium soy sauce, but regular works too. Vinegar: Use a third cup of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar can also be used. Garlic: Crush a small head of garlic – about eight garlic cloves. Peppercorns: Grind six black peppercorns with a mortar and pestle.

Why is Filipino adobo so good? ›

There's no doubt that adobo is a mainstay in Philippine cuisine — thanks to its complex flavours rooted from a simple vinegar-braised method, it's one of the most well-known gateway dishes that introduces foreigners to the curious and nuanced world of Filipino food.

What is the difference between Filipino adobo and Spanish adobo? ›

The addition of soy sauce in the recipe came by way of Chinese traders. Similar to Filipino adobo, the Spanish version is a cooking process that involves preservation. However, except for the vinegar, the ingredients are vastly different. The Spanish adobar is red from paprika and spicy from chilies.

What can I use instead of adobo sauce? ›

The 10 Best Substitutes for Adobo Sauce
  • Achiote Paste.
  • Ancho Chili Powder.
  • Barbecue Sauce.
  • Cajun Seasoning.
  • Chili Garlic Sauce.
  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce.
  • Homemade Adobo Spice Blend.
  • Ranchero Sauce.
Oct 26, 2023

What makes adobo a real Filipino dish? ›

Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish made with pork, chicken, or both, marinated in a vinegar-soy sauce mixture and cooked in garlic, oil, and bay leaves. It is believed that adobo was first cooked in the Philippines by the indigenous people centuries ago.

What is the original way of cooking adobo? ›

How to cook adobo sa pula:
  1. Heat atsuete oil in a pot. Sear your meat until brown.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and water. Simmer until the sauce reduces.
  4. Season with cracked pepper, bay leaves, patis, and brown sugar. Serve immediately.

What are the ingredients in Goya adobo? ›

Salt, Habanero Peppers, Garlic, Tricalcium Phosphate (Anticaking Agent), Oregano, Turmeric.

What is the original name of adobo? ›

The Spanish word 'adobar' refers to a marinade or pickling sauce. In his writings, Pedro de San Buenaventura labeled the Filipino version 'adobo de los naturales' – adobo of the natives. The name stuck.

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