Sweet Tangy Chicken Adobo: Easy Coconut Pineapple Rice Recipe
Enjoy this delicious and easy Sweet & Tangy Chicken Adobo served with Coconut Pineapple Rice for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup coconut water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add chicken to the pot and cook until browned.
- Add bay leaf, brown sugar, and black pepper; pour in coconut milk and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In another pot, combine jasmine rice, diced pineapple, and coconut water; cook until rice is fluffy.
- Serve chicken adobo over coconut pineapple rice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced chili peppers while marinating the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sweet & Tangy Chicken Adobo, Coconut Pineapple Rice, Filipino cuisine