Oh yeah, this Filipina is one happy girl! Chicken adobo the healthy way. I don't measure so I'll do my best to list. There are a million and one ways to make this and every Filipino household does it differently but here is our healthy version:
•organic garlic (2-3 cloves)
•EVOO
•organic non-GMO chicken (these are thighs...breasts tend to be dry in this recipe. Legs and wings work too)
•equal parts soy sauce and apple cider vinegar (we use San-J Gluten Free Low Sodium soy sauce and Braggs organic apple cider vinegar). Try 1/2 c to 1 c depending on amount of chicken.
•2 bay leaves
•peppercorns or ground pepper to taste
Line the pot with smashed garlic (optional: drizzle EVOO over garlic). Place chicken pieces on top. Add liquids and splash of water, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer for approx. 45 min-1 hour. TRICK: do not stir, just let it be while the flavors infuse.
Serve over quinoa vs. rice to keep it healthier. I also learned from @rianne312 to add hard-boiled egg whites to the sauce. Yum!
Who says Filipino food can't be healthy? #taniathemachine