Low Carb Adobo Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Carb Adobo Chicken recipe, a lighter twist on the Filipino classic! Tender, marinated chicken thighs are infused with a savory blend of low-sodium soy sauce, tangy white vinegar, and aromatic spices like garlic and bay leaves. Slow-simmered to perfection, this dish boasts bold, rich flavors while keeping carbs to a minimum. Finished with a garnish of fresh green onions, it's the perfect crowd-pleasing meal for those seeking a healthier option without sacrificing taste. Ready in under an hour and ideal for meal prep, this keto-friendly recipe will be a new favorite in your healthy home-cooking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1 cup Soy sauce, low sodium
- 0.5 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns, whole
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 stalks Green onion, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, white vinegar, water, minced garlic, and bay leaves.
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the mixture. Stir well to coat all pieces. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably for 2 hours.
After marinating, remove the chicken from the fridge. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade (keep the marinade) and place the chicken in the skillet. Brown the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the browned chicken. Add the black peppercorns as well.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly.
After 30 minutes, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken for an additional 10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken periodically.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve the low carb adobo chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.3 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 872 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 8554 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 225.7 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3740 mg | 80% | |
*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.
