Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut vinegar
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 1 head garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 10 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons annatto powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 5.5 pounds cut-up chicken parts
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce, ½ chopped garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder, and black pepper. Add the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to marinate.
2. Take the chicken out of the marinade, gently shake off any extra liquid, and pat the chicken pieces dry. Keep the remaining marinade aside for later use.
3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set the skillet aside.
4. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the remaining ½ chopped garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons of annatto powder, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 3 minutes.
5. Pour the annatto mixture over the chicken in the large skillet. Add the reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking until the sauce has reduced slightly, approximately 10 minutes more.

Nutrition

• Calories: 635 kcal
• Fat Content: 38 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 1084 mg
• Protein Content: 55 g
• Cholesterol Content: 194 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g