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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- Chicken Adobo serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 3 onions, peeled and quartered, root end intact
- 2 c coconut vinegar
- 1 c coconut milk
- 20 clv garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 t tumeric
- 1 t whole black peppercorns
- 3 lb boneless chicken thighs
- salt, as needed
- steamed jasmine rice with garlic, for serving (optional)
- 4 whole thai bird chili peppers, halved lengthwise, or to taste
- garnish with egg ,mango, pineapple and/or more chilis
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 160g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 189 | 67% |
| Total Fat 21.26g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 9.01g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.24g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium 305mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 3.62g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.26g | 1% |
| Protein 19.38g | 31% |
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