Light Chicken Adobo

Name: Light Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs, skinless; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp whole peppercorns; 1 tbsp oil

The Philippines' national dish — chicken braised in vinegar, garlic, and soy. CKD-adapted with much less soy sauce, more vinegar.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 330 kcal

CKD Moderate

Nutrition (per serving)

330

Calories

200mg

Phosphorus

200 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Halve the soy sauce and double the vinegar for the same flavor with less sodium. Skim fat before serving.

Ingredients

500g chicken thighs, skinless
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 bay leaves
1 tsp whole peppercorns
1 tbsp oil

High Protein

Cooking Steps

1
Combine chicken, vinegar, soy sauce, water, garlic, bay, and peppercorns. Marinate 20 min.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer covered 25 min.
3
Remove chicken, brown in oil 3 min per side.
4
Return chicken to pan, simmer 5 min more to thicken sauce.
5
Skim fat, serve over white rice.

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