Chicken Adobo Rice
Chicken Adobo Rice is a beloved Filipino one-pot meal that combines tender, tangy-savory chicken adobo with fluffy rice, which absorbs the rich, vinegar-and-soy-sauce-based cooking liquid. The dish typically features chicken pieces marinated and simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, then cooked together with rice. It is a staple comfort food in Filipino households and a popular offering in casual dining spots.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the rice and protein from the chicken, with moderate fat depending on the cut used and cooking method. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and selenium from the chicken, along with some antioxidants from garlic and spices. A typical serving ranges from approximately 500 to 700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Chicken Adobo Rice showcases the Filipino practice of 'adobo'—a cooking method involving vinegar and salt (or soy sauce) for preservation—that predates Spanish colonization. Nutritionally, the vinegar in the adobo may help slow the digestion of carbohydrates, potentially leading to a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels.
