Chicken Adobo

Ingredients · for 6 (scales to your household)

• 1 whole whole chicken $14.40
• 1 whole onion $0.60
• 1 head garlic $0.30
• 2 whole bay leaves $0.02
• 0.25 cup soy sauce $0.71
• 0.5 tsp black pepper $0.07
• 0.25 cup canola oil $0.23
• 2 whole potato $1.55
• 0.5 cup white vinegar $0.06
• 1 cup water $0.00
• 1 tsp salt $0.05

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Combine the chicken with soy sauce, onions, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves, massage it in and chill for about 30 minutes, then drain, reserving the liquid and aromatics.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and brown the potato rounds until lightly golden and half-tender, then remove and set aside, leaving about a tablespoon of oil.
3. Add the chicken along with the onions, garlic and bay leaves and cook, turning, until lightly browned.
4. Pour in the vinegar and let it boil uncovered without stirring for 2 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the reserved marinade and water, bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Lower the heat, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Return the potatoes and cook until tender and the sauce reduces, then season with salt and pepper and serve hot.