Chicken Adobo Rice

Ready for adobo? It’s a sure YES for us here at Kusinang Bicolana!

Adobo is a staple for many and you’ve probably read, watched, and even tasted a lot of Adobo recipes, but, just like you, we just can’t get enough of its variants. No wonder we have already shared with you how to cook Chicken Adobo with Mushroom Sauce, Whole Fried Chicken Adobo and Chicken Liver Adobo before. Today, we’re giving you another variety of our well-loved fave! Juicy chicken, rich and savory flavor, tender rice, lots of herbs and spices– all in one bite! You and your whole family are surely going to love this recipe. 

You must have already learned that adobo is a dish basically cooked through marinating and stewing any kind of meat in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and spices, and that over the years, other ingredients have been added, producing different kinds of variants. But do you know that varieties include not only coconut milk, which balances the strong flavors of the vinegar and soy sauce, but also honey (if not sugar), which adds a touch of sweetness? The flavor of adobo can also vary depending on the type of vinegar used such as coconut vinegar, rice vinegar, or cane vinegar. What’s more? Seasonings like onions, ginger, and many others have also been included. 

How do we make the chicken in adobo tasty?

The secret in making the chicken, or any kind of meat for that matter, extra tasty is through marinating! Allow the chicken to absorb the spices and seasonings before cooking. 

What else goes best with adobo?

There are just too many to mention! Aside from the various kinds of spices and seasonings, our fave dish also goes well with veggies! Try adding potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms!

Cooking Tips 

• Although it’s okay to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, it’s best to use a mix of bone-in chicken thighs and legs in this recipe as they are more tender and flavorful when cooked.
• Although not required, it’s better to fry the chicken before stewing to give it a crispy texture.

Getting you hungry, let’s get cooking!

Ready for a full stomach after all the cooking! Now, if you prefer visuals in instructions check out the video below:

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in some of our classic recipes:

• Kinamatisang Pork Belly
• Talong Burger Steak
• Sotanghon Guisado
• Pork Belly Lechon Kawali
• Seafood Corn Soup

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