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Savory Chicken Adobo

This flavorful and tender chicken adobo combines soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic for an irresistible taste. The addition of brown sugar and sliced onions takes the dish to another level, and a touch of spinach adds vibrant color and valuable nutrients.
4
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
323
CALORIES
$1.77
PER SERVING
Savory Chicken Adobo
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic
6 cloves garlic
minced
White Vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
Baby Spinach Leaves
2 cups baby spinach leaves
Onion
1 medium onion
sliced
Bay Leaves
3 whole bay leaves
Brown Sugar
2 tsp brown sugar
Soy Sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Chicken Thighs
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
Directions
11 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Combine soy sauce, white vinegar, chicken thighs, and half of the minced garlic in a large glass bowl. Toss well to coat the chicken.
2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate the chicken.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add the remaining minced garlic and sliced onions to the pot, sautéing until they are fragrant and slightly softened.
5
Place the marinated chicken into the pot, skin side down, to lightly brown it.
6
Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
7
Add bay leaves, black pepper, and brown sugar to the pot while stirring gently.
8
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, cover, and let the chicken cook for 25-30 minutes on low heat.
9
Remove the lid, and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
10
Stir in the baby spinach leaves until they are wilted and evenly mixed into the sauce.
11
Serve the chicken adobo with steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
14g
FAT
36g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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