Grilled Chicken Adobo

136 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Ready In: 50 min

“This is a very tasty and easy-to-make Filipino chicken dish made with soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. I can just as easily double or triple the chicken in this recipe to serve guests at a party. Serve over rice with just a little of the sauce (not too much).” - by HEART-OF-MIDLOTHIAN

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
In a large pot, mix soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, and place the chicken into the pot. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove chicken, drain on paper towels, and set aside. Discard bay leaves. Return the mixture to a boil, and cook until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.
Place chicken on the prepared grill, about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Serve with the remaining soy sauce mixture.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
255 cal
13%

Fat
6.7 g
10%

Carbs
10.8 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (136)

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ISABELANGELES

Jul. 2, 2008

"I've made Adobo many times - for those who found that it was too salty, this has to do with the brand of soy sauce you use. If you buy Kikoman for example use 1/2 cup less than the recipe calls for o..." See morer add more water. If you buy a Filipino brand like Silver Swan then follow the recipe as is and it won't be salty at all."

BUNSY

Jan. 25, 2004

"This is a flavorful dish with a garlicy-tangy sauce. I substituted brown sugar for the honey and it came out fine. Some suggestions: Trim the fat from the chicken, otherwise the sauce gets a little oi..." See morely. When returning the mixture to a boil, do not cover the saucepan - allow the sauce to evaporate until it is reduced to about half its original volume. The sauce will have a glaze-like consistency. I don't have a grill, so I quick-pan-fried the chicken in a little oil and minced garlic - just enough to make the outside crisp. Tasty!"

DREGINEK

Jan. 25, 2004

"This recipe was great! By accident, I overcooked the chicken so it was little on the dry side but still very good. Next time, I'll just have to keep a better eye on the cooking time and all will be ..." See morefine! Will make again!"

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