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Chicken Adobo with Coconut Aminos recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Adobo with Coconut Aminos

A classic Filipino dish made soy-free by using coconut aminos for a sweet and savory flavor. Tender chicken braised in a flavorful sauce with garlic, vinegar, and peppercorns.

60m4 servings
SOY-free
520 cal|40g protein|35g carbs|22g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 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
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 4 cups Cooked rice

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

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the about 680 g Chicken thighs with the 1/2 cup Coconut aminos, 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar, 6 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tbsp Black peppercorns, and 2 leaves Bay leaves. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp Coconut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, about 205°C (200°C). Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the marinated chicken thighs to the pot. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned all over.
  3. 3Pour the marinade from the bowl into the pot with the chicken. Add the 1/2 cup Water. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. 4Using tongs, carefully remove the chicken thighs from the pot and place them on a plate. Set the chicken aside. Increase the heat under the pot to medium-high, about 204.4°C (200°C), and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. 5Return the cooked chicken thighs to the pot. Stir them gently to coat each piece with the thickened sauce. Serve the chicken adobo hot over the 4 cups Cooked rice.

Substitutions

Soy sauce → Coconut aminos

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