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chicken adobo with potatoes in one pot

Chicken Adobo with Potatoes (Tastes Even Better the Next Day)

Kristel Mae Baclaan
Chicken adobo with potatoes is an easy-to-make Filipino dish featuring tender chicken and soft potatoes simmered in a savory, tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices, creating a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 363.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 pieces bayleaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients by peeling and cubing the potatoes, mincing the garlic, and slicing the onion.
  • In a pan over medium heat with oil, fry the potatoes until they are partially tender not fully cooked, since they will continue cooking in the sauce. Set it aside.
  • In the same pan, lightly brown the chicken, then push it to the side and sauté the aromatics onion and garlic until fragrant. Once the onions have softened, combine them with the chicken.
  • Add the soy sauce, water, sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Next, add the vinegar without stirring, then cover and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes or until chicken Is cook through.
  • Stir in the potatoes and continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
  • Serve chicken adobo with rice.

Notes

  • You can use any type of chicken like wings, thighs, or a combination of both
  • Cook the potatoes until they are partly tender before simmering, as they will continue cooking in the sauce.
  • Avoid stirring once the vinegar is added to prevent the flavor from becoming sharp or bitter.
  • You can add red chili or chili flakes for spicier kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 363.7kcalCarbohydrates: 26.5gProtein: 31gFat: 14.3gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139.8mgSodium: 980.2mgPotassium: 886.1mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 5.2gVitamin A: 78.8IUVitamin C: 23.7mgCalcium: 51.4mgIron: 2.4mg
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