Easy Chicken Adobo Full Of Flavor

This super easy recipe is cooked on the stovetop for a fragrant, hearty, one-pot entrée that will become a family and a crowd favorite!

Adobo is not only a preparation method but also the name of the seasoning.

Adobo seasoning packets can be purchased, but why not make it from scratch? This particular recipe will cooks the chicken in a savory seasoning and sauce for maximum flavor.

Want to set it and forget it? Try this easy crockpot version that can be switched up for milder or stronger flavors depending on who’s enjoying it.

Ingredients & Variations

CHICKEN This recipe can be made with chicken thighs, legs, or breasts, but for the most tender results, chicken thighs and drumsticks are the best choices!

Thighs and drumsticks are less expensive, and leaving the skin on adds extra flavor!

ADOBO SAUCE For a classic chicken adobo recipe, you will want to use the spices listed in the recipe below.

Want some heat? Kick the heat up a notch with the addition of chipotle chiles. Don’t have cane vinegar? Opt for cider vinegar! While the flavor will change it is the best alternative to traditional cane vinegar. Out of soy sauce? Swap it for a dark soy sauce, it will increase the saltiness of this recipe though. Silver Swan soy sauce is a traditional soy sauce that can be used in this dish. It is slightly sweeter than a traditional soy sauce.

How to Make Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo has a special flavor all its own, and it’s not hard to make it happen!

Brown chicken in oil in a dutch oven.
Saute the onion and add remaining ingredients.
Top with the marinade and simmer until thickened and chicken is cooked.

Serve with white or brown rice, and don’t forget to top it with more of the yummy sauce!

What to Serve with Chicken Adobo

There are so many options to choose from when it comes to perfect sides.

Starch: Spanish rice, cilantro lime rice, oven-baked rice, or quinoa!
Veggies: roasted eggplant, creamy carrot salad, or a fresh and crisp tossed salad.
Bread: Homemade French Bread or beer bread for sopping up all that tangy sauce!

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