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Chicken adobo

From the video “How to Cook Easy Chicken Adobo” by Panlasang Pinoy. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Panlasang Pinoy. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.72*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$13.28* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$18.87*for the batch in the video
~$4.72*per serving

You save about ~$13.28* per serving (74% less*) than ordering it out — ~$53.13* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario chicken adobo with rice, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: knorr chicken cube

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario chicken adobo with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving537 kcal · 27% of 2,000
Fat39 g50%
Saturated fat8.5 g43%
Sodium1,901 mg83%
Carbohydrate14 g5%
Fiber1.6 g6%
Total sugars7.4 gno daily value
Added sugars5.1 g10%
Protein32 g63%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−16 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−4 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: 680 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt. Not matched to nutrient data: Knorr Chicken Cube. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cooking pot
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • total cooking time is not explicitly stated in minutes
  • number of servings is not explicitly stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chicken adobo

What makes Panlasang Pinoy's Chicken adobo recipe and technique special?

Panlasang Pinoy's take on Chicken adobo focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Simmer covered until tender, flipping midway, or chicken stays tough. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chicken adobo at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chicken adobo recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chicken adobo ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chicken adobo can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Panlasang Pinoy's Chicken adobo?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 6 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chicken adobo?

The official cooking video by Panlasang Pinoy is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.