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
- 1In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour, and up to three hours.
- 2Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, working in batches, add the chicken thighs (reserving the marinade in the bowl) in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until the chicken begins to brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and repeat on the other side, about another 4 minutes.
- 3Add the remaining marinade to the skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium/medium-low to maintain a heavy simmer for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and is beginning to thicken, about 10 more minutes. When the chicken thighs reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, remove from the heat.
- 4Serve the chicken thighs over cooked rice, sprinkled with green onions.
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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