Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Legs Recipes Filipino Chicken Adobo 4.0 (1) 1 Review Perhaps the most famous dish in the Filipino repertoire, chicken adobo has as many versions as there are cooks in the Philippines. Some recipes omit garlic, others add coconut milk, some feature brothy sauce, and others reduce that liquid to an intense glaze. Try this healthy recipe first (with plenty of white rice), then the next time around, go wild. By JJ Goode JJ Goode JJ Goode is a food and travel writer and a highly regarded co-author of an impressive collection of cookbooks. This Brooklyn writer's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, EatingWell, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Gourmet and Every Day with Rachael Ray, among many other publications and websites. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 5 chicken drumsticks (about 1 3/4 pounds) 5 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced 1/4 inch thick 8 cloves garlic, smashed 5 bay leaves ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 cup cane vinegar (see Tips) or unseasoned rice vinegar ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until it starts to shimmer. Add drumsticks and cook until brown on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add thighs to the pot and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with the drumsticks. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic just begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Return the chicken to the pot and turn to coat with the sauce. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is very tender, about 1 hour. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook, stirring often, until reduced by about one-third, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce. Tips Tips: Although cane vinegar is made from fermented sugarcane syrup, it's not sweet. It is fresh, light and less sharp than other vinegars. Find it at Asian markets or online. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 432 Calories 27g Fat 6g Carbs 40g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size 1 drumstick, 1 thigh & 1/3 cup sauce Calories 432 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 40g 80% Total Fat 27g 34% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 219mg 73% Vitamin A 81IU 2% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 13mcg 3% Sodium 756mg 33% Calcium 35mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 47mg 11% Potassium 509mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved