Chicken Adobo with Pineapple
This Filipino inspired chicken adobo with pineapple is equal parts sweet and tangy. Made with tender chicken thighs cooked in a richly seasoned sauce, and finished with pineapple chunks for a hint of sweetness.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil or other neutral oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp. black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 20 oz. can pineapple chunks drained
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. white vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- To a large glass bowl, add chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and spices. Stir to coat. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until brown, around 4 minutes per side.
- Once cooked through, add leftover marinade to the pan. Reduce heat to low and allow sauce to reduce by half, around 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Add in pineapple chunks, stir, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg