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Perfect Chicken Adobo on a Budget

Filipino chicken adobo
Prep Time14 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: adobo
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 692kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 Knorr Chicken Cube
  • 5 eggs medium size
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons whole peppercorn
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, and 5 cloves garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are well incorporated. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil the eggs for 10 minutes. Let the eggs cool down afterwards and peel off the shell.
  • Heat oil in a pan. sauté the remaining garlic until it starts to turn brown.
  • Add the marinated chicken (do not include the marinade yet). Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining marinade into the pan and add water. Let boil.
  • Add bay leaves, whole peppercorn, and Knorr Chicken Cube. Stir. Cover the pan and continue cooking using low to medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and put the eggs into the pan. Gently stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve along with a huge bowl of newly cooked rice.
  • Share and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 375mg | Sodium: 1290mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg