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Mama Sita's

Adobong Manok

Chicken Adobo

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One of the most popular Filipino dishes! Consists of chicken marinated in Mama Sita’s Adobo Mix, with lots of garlic.

  • Preparation time: Prep 25 min
  • Cooking time: Cook 20 min
  • Yield: 8-10
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Ingredients: 4 ingredients
  • Steps: 5 steps

First published

Chicken adobo drumsticks with fried garlic over rice in a banana leaf-lined bowl
Adobong Manok

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Dissolve 1 pouch Mama Sita’s Adobo Mix in water. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 15 minutes.

  2. In a saucepan, heat cooking oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and fry over high heat until the edges turn golden brown.

  3. Pour in the marinade and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until chicken is done.

  4. Sauté the garlic until golden, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry. Pour in any remaining sauce from the chicken.

  5. Cook over high heat for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

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  • Cooking time: Cook 2 hr 15 min
  • Yield: 5-7
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
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