Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
chicken adobo
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 4 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 377g |
| Calories | 1176kcal / 2530kcal (46%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 38.63 g/ 71g (54%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 111.1 g/ 42g (264%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.27 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 6.17 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.88%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B3 | 9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (56%) |
Vitamin B5 | 2.04 mg/ 5mg (40%) |
Vit B6 | 0.46 mg/ 1mg (35%) |
Vit B9 | 7.34 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (1%) |
Vit B12 | 1.13 mcg/ 2mcg (47%) |
Vit C | 0.58 mg/ 70mg (0.83%) |
Vit E | 2.47 mg AT/ 10mg AT (24%) |
Vit B | 0.45 mcg/ 5mcg (9%) |
Vit K | 9.16 mcg/ 61mcg (15%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 46.21 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Copper | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Iron | 2.91 mg/ 12mg (24%) |
Magnesium | 38.75 mg/ 240mg (16%) |
Manganese | 0.08 mg/ 2mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 356.36 mg/ 700mg (50%) |
Potassium | 412.54 mg/ 2000mg (20%) |
Selenium | 39.58 µg/ 38µg (104%) source |
Sodium | 622.9 mg/ 1500mg (41%) |
Zinc | 1.96 mg/ 7mg (30%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), cooked, roasted (907g) protein |
| Spices, bay leaf (1g) flavor |
| Soy sauce (60g) seasoning |
| Vinegar, distilled (90g) flavor |
| Garlic bulb (25g) flavor |
| Water, bottled, generic (375g) |
| Canola oil (45g) fat |
| Sugar, white, refined (5g) sweetener |
| Salt, table, iodized (1g) seasoning |
What is this food?
Chicken adobo is a Filipino dish where chicken is simmered in a mix of soy sauce (or toyo), vinegar, garlic, and spices. It’s usually served with rice, making it a hearty main meal—mostly a protein dish.
Why it matters to health
Chicken adobo can be filling and helpful for muscle repair because it provides protein. However, this version is also high in sodium (from soy sauce) and fat (especially if using skin-on or fatty cuts). High sodium can be a concern for blood pressure, and higher saturated fat can affect heart health when eaten often. The good part: it’s low in carbs and sugar, so it can fit well into a balanced plate—just keep an eye on the sauce and portion size, especially if you also eat salty snacks or processed foods in the day.
Healthier tips
- Use skinless chicken or remove visible skin to lower fat.
- Go lighter on the sauce: aim for 1/2–1 cup adobo per meal, then add more veggies.
- Balance your plate: pair with 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) and a reasonable serving of rice.
- For snacks (1–2 per day), choose options that aren’t salty (e.g., fruit, yogurt, or unsalted nuts in small portions).
- If you’re watching sodium, consider using less soy sauce or mixing with water/low-sodium soy sauce.
- Enjoy it regularly, but keep portions and frequency in check so it stays a “go-to” without overdoing salt and fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken adobo, Pork adobo, Adobong pusit, Sinigang na baboy, Kare-kare
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