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Chicken Adobo with Coconut Aminos recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Adobo with Coconut Aminos

A classic Filipino dish made dairy and nut-free. Chicken is braised in a savory-sweet sauce, using coconut aminos for a healthier, allergy-friendly twist on soy sauce.

60m4 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
480 cal|40g protein|35g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, which is about 190°C.
  2. 2Carefully place the about 680 g of chicken thighs into the hot pot and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are nicely browned. This step helps build flavor.
  3. 3Add the 1/2 cup of coconut aminos, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 6 cloves of garlic (you can leave them whole or lightly smash them), 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns to the pot with the chicken.
  4. 4Pour in the 1/2 cup of water. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, so it is barely bubbling.
  5. 5Cover 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, and the sauce has reduced slightly and thickened.
  6. 6Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve the chicken adobo hot over the 4 cups of cooked white rice.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos(avoids Soy)

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