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adobo chicken marinade

Adobo Chicken Marinade

Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect adobo chicken marinade. Learn essential tips, ingredient breakdowns, and cooking tricks for flavorful Filipino-style adobo chicken marinade today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Bowl for mixing
  • Spoon or whisk for mixing
  • Cooking pan
  • Refrigerator
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Mix all ingredients except chicken in a bowl.
  2. Add chicken and coat evenly.
  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Cook on medium heat until done.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the marinade ingredients based on your taste preferences. Adding more spices like cayenne pepper or herbs such as oregano can add depth. For extra flavor, consider using coconut milk for creaminess or calamansi juice for a unique twist if available. Chicken thighs are preferred for their juiciness, but breasts or drumsticks can work too. Just be careful with cooking time to prevent dryness. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Enjoy your meal!
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