Chicken Adobo Lower Fat And Sodium Recipe

Craving flavorful Chicken Adobo without the guilt? This lighter, healthier twist uses bone-in, skinless chicken breasts (or a whole chicken!) and cuts back on fat and sodium. Zesty lemon juice replaces traditional vinegar for a bright, unique flavor profile – but feel free to stick with vinegar if you prefer! This easy recipe is ready in under an hour and pairs perfectly with fluffy steamed rice and your favorite veggies. Get ready for a delicious, guilt-free Filipino feast!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 317.7 kcal
Protein 112g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Adobo Lower Fat And Sodium

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How to Make Chicken Adobo Lower Fat And Sodium

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  3. Remove the onion from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add 1.5 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken breasts (or 3 lbs of cut-up, skinless whole chicken) to the skillet. Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or vinegar), 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through.
  6. Add the browned onion back to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Cook, uncovered, for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  8. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot over steamed rice with your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g