Chicken Adobo (Soy-Free)
A classic Filipino dish made without soy sauce, substituting coconut aminos for a similar umami flavor.
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Ingredients
- about 910 g Chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 4 cups Cooked rice
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the about 910 g Chicken thighs with the 1/2 cup Coconut aminos, 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar, 6 cloves Garlic (peeled and smashed), 1 tbsp Black peppercorns, and 2 leaves Bay leaves. Stir everything together to coat the chicken. Cover the bowl and let it marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat (175°C). Add the 2 tbsp Coconut oil and let it heat up until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3Carefully add the marinated chicken thighs to the hot pot, trying to leave most of the marinade liquid behind in the bowl for now. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until it is nicely browned all over.
- 4Pour the reserved marinade liquid from the bowl into the pot with the chicken. Add the 1 cup Water. Turn the heat up to medium-high (400°F / 200°C) and bring the liquid to a boil.
- 5Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low (120°C). Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer gently for 30-40 minutes. The chicken is done when it is very tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork. The sauce should have thickened slightly.
- 6Serve the Chicken Adobo hot over the 4 cups Cooked rice.
Substitutions
Soy sauce → Coconut aminos
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