Best Chicken Adobo Lower Fat And Sodium Recipes

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FILIPINO ADOBO CHICKEN



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Filipino Adobo Chicken - Chicken braised in vinegar and soy sauce with lots of garlic. This easy, savory chicken dish has become a staple in my home. As this simmers, your kitchen will be filled with an intoxicating sweet and sour aroma that will leave you anxious to eat.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 skinless chicken drumsticks (on the bone)
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for GF and coconut aminos for Paleo)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 small head of garlic (crushed)
6 ground peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 jalapeño (chopped (optional))

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño and pepper, for at least an hour (overnight is ideal).
  • Put chicken, 1/2 cup water, bay leaves and marinade into a deep nonstick skillet and cook on medium-low heat. Cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and cook an additional 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces.
  • Discard bay leaves and serve over rice if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 drumsticks, Calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Fiber 0.5 g

FILIPINO CHICKEN ADOBO



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This one-pot Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe from Food Network uses only a handful of ingredients, including garlic and soy sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 5 pounds chicken thighs
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken thighs, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
  • Bring the chicken to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened and the chicken is tender, about 20 more minutes. Serve with steamed rice.

FAMOUS CHICKEN ADOBO



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This classic adobo recipe is simple to make and famous with all who have tasted it. It has been modified to be a bit more saucy than traditional adobo, it is delicious served over rice.

Provided by angelaBBf

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Adobo Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, then remove. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until they soften and brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Pour in vinegar and soy sauce, and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf. Add the browned chicken, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1039.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

LOW FAT CHICKEN ADOBO



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Make and share this Low Fat Chicken Adobo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by raposok

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon pepper
1 head garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, and chili peppers.
  • Marinade chicken in vinegar mixture for 2 to 3 hours.
  • BBQ or grill chicken until it is almost cooked through.
  • While you are grilling the chicken, remove the minced garlic from the marinade and saute it in the olive oil.
  • Add the chicken to the garlic.
  • Add the rest of the marinade to the chicken and garlic.
  • Boil until chicken is cooked through and the marinade is reduced to 1/2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 1086.5, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 30.3

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