How to Cook Chicken Adobo with a Modern Twist
For many Filipinos, learning how to cook chicken adobo counts as a life milestone. Warm, familiar, and ever-present on our tables, it’s an institution among comfort foods—the very meal our mothers made for us growing up. With each delicious bite, you can’t help but feel at ease.
However, if you’re a stickler for your health, you may have come to the sad conclusion that chicken adobo is quite the indulgence. Because of its salty, meat-centric nature, it’s the kind of dish a health nut will only get to have occasionally.
Here’s some good news: while it’s certainly a far cry from a bowlful of salad, chicken adobo can be prepared in a way that increases its nutritional value. All you need to do is add a hearty leafy green to the mix. And voilà! Your adobo gets a wholesome veggie touch.
Want to see how to cook chicken adobo in a modern, healthy way? Read on for the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram chicken cut ups
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 pc onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 pcs bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, slightly crushed
- 2 pc Knorr chicken cubes
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cup or spinach