Chicken Adobo
This Chicken Adobo serves up 52g protein and 747 calories per serving, making it one of the densest calorie options for serious lifters. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, fitting easily into a 2-3 day eating window. The high calorie density supports muscle-building phases when you're in a surplus and tracking every macro.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1814g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(120g)
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(120g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •2 Bay Leaves (Whole, $0.30)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns (Whole, $0.29)
Instructions
- 1Gather and prep your ingredients.
- 2Arrange the chicken pieces in a large pot in one layer. Remove the skin if desired.
- 3Combine the rest of the ingredients (soy sauce, vinegar, honey, oil, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns) in a bowl and whisk until the honey is dissolved. Partially crush the peppercorns if desired. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.**
- 4When you’re ready to make the chicken, add just enough water so that the liquid comes just up to the top of the chicken (about 1/2 cup). Cover the pot with a lid, place the pot over a high flame, and bring it up to a rolling boil. When it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium/low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5Preheat your broiler on high. Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a broiler pan (or a sheet pan with wire cooling racks placed on top). Place the chicken under the broiler until it is brown and crispy on top (5-10 minutes), depending on your broiler).
- 6While the chicken is broiling, turn pot with the soy/vinegar liquid up to high and bring up to a rapid boil. Allow the liquid to boil heavily until it is reduced in volume by approximately one half. You may need to boil it for 5-10 minutes longer than the chicken is in the oven to get it to this point.
- 7Use a soft brush to baste a few layers of the reduced soy/vinegar liquid onto the browned chicken. You can also toss the chicken in the sauce instead. Serve over rice or noodles and spoon more of the reduced liquid over top.
Nutrition — Per Serving
747
calories
52g
protein
55g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 14.4g
- Sodium
- 966 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
6 servings per batch · ~355g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Adobo have per serving?
Each serving contains 52g of protein and 747 calories with a macro split of 55g fat and 7g carbs. This is a high-fat, low-carb option that prioritizes protein density over carbohydrate content.
How long does Chicken Adobo take to prep?
Chicken Adobo qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings in one batch, making it efficient for meal prep when you're pressed for time. You can have multiple servings ready for the week in minimal active cooking time.
Is Chicken Adobo good for muscle gain?
At 52g protein per 747-calorie serving, this recipe works well during a muscle gain phase where total calories and protein intake are elevated. The high fat content supports hormone production and caloric density needed for a surplus.
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