
Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe
This Filipino Chicken Adobo delivers 49g protein and 517 calories per serving with minimal prep complexity. Cooks 6 servings on the stovetop quickly, making it ideal for meal prep cycles where you need high-protein volume without repetitive flavours.
Ingredients
- •Vinegar, White(180g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(120g)
- •Garlic(480g)
- •½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- •2 bay leaves
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Mince the garlic and combine with the vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 3 hours).
- 2While the chicken marinates, cook the rice according to package directions in a separate pot. Once cooked, keep warm on low heat or in a rice cooker.
- 3Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1–2 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the liquid in the bowl. Working in batches to avoid crowding, place the chicken skin-side down in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
- 4Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 4–5 minutes over medium-high heat until the second side is golden brown.
- 5Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and maintain a heavy simmer for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs halfway through.
- 6Continue simmering for 8–12 minutes more, stirring the sauce occasionally, until it reduces by half and thickens noticeably. Check the thickest thigh with an instant-read thermometer—it should register 165°F internal temperature when done.
- 7Remove from heat. Divide the chicken thighs and sauce evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot. Divide the cooked rice evenly among the containers alongside the chicken.
- 8Top each container with sliced green onions. Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition — Per Serving
517
calories
49g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Saturated fat
- 4.6g
- Sodium
- 876 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8g
6 servings per batch · ~364g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Filipino Chicken Adobo have per serving?
Each serving contains 49g of protein and 517 calories with 23g fat and 30g carbs. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes this an efficient option for hitting daily protein targets without excess calories.
How long does Filipino Chicken Adobo take to prep and how many servings?
Filipino Chicken Adobo is quick prep and batch-prepares 6 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to prepare multiple dinners or lunch portions in a single session. The higher yield maximizes meal prep efficiency.
Is Filipino Chicken Adobo good for muscle gain?
At 49g protein and 517 calories per serving, this recipe fits muscle-building nutrition where you need high protein density with moderate caloric density to support both training and recovery. The balanced macros work well across multiple meal prep days.
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