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Filipino Chicken Adobo with Pineapple

How to make Pineapple Chicken Adobo. Our easy homemade Filipino chicken recipe features marinated drumsticks and juicy pineapple chunks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Chicken Adobo Pineapple
Servings: 4
Calories: 501kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Large Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Chicken Drumsticks
  • 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 400 ml Canned Pineapple diced and drained

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken legs, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, bay leaf, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Let marinade for an hour in the fridge.
  • Drain and reserve marinade. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towel.
  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium high heat. Pan fry chicken, in batches, until golden brown.
  • Combine browned chicken, reserved marinade and water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat then reduce heat to medium. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add more water if needed.
  • Stir in pineapple and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.7g | Protein: 63.8g | Fat: 20.1g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 7.9g | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg
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