Filipino Chicken Adobo with Rice

Filipino Chicken Adobo with Rice recipe videos

Filipino Chicken Adobo with Rice is a beloved national dish featuring chicken braised in a tangy, savory sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, typically served over steamed white rice. It's a one-pot comfort food where the meat becomes incredibly tender, absorbing the bold, balanced flavors of the marinade.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This meal is a balanced plate providing protein from the chicken, carbohydrates from the rice, and moderate fat from the cooking process and chicken skin. A typical serving offers a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 500-700 calories depending on portion size and specific recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Zinc	4 mg
Magnesium	45 mg

Per 1 cup chicken adobo (240 g) with 1 cup cooked white rice (158 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Adobo's unique cooking method—using vinegar as a primary ingredient—originally served as a natural preservation technique in the tropical Philippine climate before refrigeration. The dish's name comes from the Spanish word 'adobar' (to marinate), reflecting its colonial history, yet the core technique and flavor profile are distinctly Filipino.