Keto Chicken Adobo
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Keto Chicken Adobo—a low-carb twist on the beloved Filipino classic. This recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a perfectly balanced sauce made of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic garlic, all simmered to perfection with bay leaves and whole black peppercorns. The dish is seared to yield golden, crispy skin before being slow-cooked in a skillet for deep, bold flavors that pair beautifully with fresh chopped green onions. With only 10 minutes of prep time and keto-friendly ingredients, this comforting one-pan meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant, mouthwatering essence of this traditional dish—now crafted to fit your low-carb lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks chopped green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the thighs to the other side and sear for another 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
Pour in the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, arranging them skin-side up.
Add the bay leaves and whole black peppercorns to the sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through, and the sauce has slightly reduced.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot, and enjoy the flavorful Keto Chicken Adobo as a main dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.3 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1128 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 4544 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 312.9 g | 626% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3077 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
