Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo

Seebee's Note:

My father was stationed in the Phillipines for a few years when I was young. My mom hated the heat. In fact, this recipe was one of the few things she actually loved about the place! Our 'house-girl' taught us the joy of chicken adobo, and we taught her the joy of pancakes. VEGETARIAN'S NOTE: I now substitute tofu for the chicken, cutting the tofu into chunks and letting it soak in the liquid ingredients (other than water) and with the garlic and onion for some time before I start cooking so it absorbs the flavor a little more like chicken. Still an absolute favorite for my family!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 package boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into chunks (or Tofu--see note)
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 potatoes , chunked
• 3 carrots , in thick slices
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup white vinegar (or Filipino, Japanese, or Korean vinegar)
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup cooking wine (preferably white)
• 1 dash salt and pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 dash italian seasoning or 1 dash oregano
• 1 dash orange rind
• cornstarch (2 tbsp mixed w/ water)

Directions:

1. Into a medium large saucepan, put 2 cups of water, chicken (or tofu--see note), onion, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, and sugar.
2. Bring it to a boil.
3. Add the spices and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Add the vegetables and cook until tender.
5. Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch mixture.
6. Serve with steamed rice.

Reviews

[foodlover olivares]

Just to clarify, this is not an authentic Filipino recipe. Although probably still good, please look elsewhere if interested in real Philippine cuisine. Typically, chicken adobo is made with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and bay leaves.

[Azeema Faizunnisa]

This looks good but 1 package of chicken breast is not helpful at all! what about the weight?

[Monica McMillan]

Pretty good, but not authentic adobo. Adobo can be with any meat, it just must include vinegar, lots of pepper and garlic, and bay leaf. Still enjoyed this variation.