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Filipino Adobo Chicken

Name: Filipino Adobo Chicken
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 leg, bone removed Chicken leg; 1 ¼ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 1 ¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¾ tbsp Garlic; ¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ¼ tsp Black peppercorns; ⅛ cup Water; 1 leaf Bay leaf

Per 1 serving · 415 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

745

37%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
58g
32% of calories
Carbs
4.8g
3% of calories
Fat
53g
66% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Filipino Adobo Chicken (415 g) has 745 calories, with 58 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrates and 53 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (115% DV), thiamine (21% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (38% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 67%, 73% and 104% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

179cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.7g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.5g

0.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein115%
Thiamine21%
Riboflavin (B2)38%
Niacin105%
Vitamin B693%
Vitamin B1278%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A11%
Potassium17%
Magnesium18%
Manganese16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium67%
Saturated fat73%
Cholesterol104%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 65 minCook 60 min

1
In a nonreactive bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño, and whole black peppercorns. Add the chicken and toss to coat, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
2
Transfer the chicken, all marinade, water, and bay leaves to a deep lidded skillet or Dutch oven. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes, adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
4
Uncover and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and slightly thickens, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves and serve hot, with rice if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (415 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	96 μg	11%
Vitamin C	7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	9 μg	8%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	21%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	38%
Niacin	17 mg	105%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	93%
Folate (B9)	19 μg	5%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	78%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	69%
Choline	149 mg	27%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	52 mg	5%
Iron	3 mg	40%
Potassium	781 mg	17%
Magnesium	77 mg	18%
Phosphorus	560 mg	80%
Zinc	5 mg	46%
Copper	0.2 mg	23%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	61 μg	111%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	4 g	—
Aspartic acid	5 g	—
Beta carotene	20 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	9 g	—
Glycine	3 g	—
Histidine	2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	5 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	5 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	22 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	11 g	—
Proline	3 g	—
Retinol	94 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	3 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 745 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

141min
Walking (3.5 mph)
89min
Cycling (moderate)
62min
Running (6 mph)
105min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Filipino Adobo Chicken?

One serving of Filipino Adobo Chicken (1 serving) has 745 calories, which works out to 179 calories per 100 g. That is about 37% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Filipino Adobo Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 58 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (7.7 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Filipino Adobo Chicken keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Filipino Adobo Chicken?

1540 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Filipino Adobo Chicken?

0.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (415 g)

Calories745

% Daily Value*

Total fat 53g	68%
Saturated fat 15g	73%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 311mg	104%
Sodium 1,540mg	67%
Total carbohydrate 4.8g	2%
Dietary fiber 0.5g	2%
Total sugars 0.7g
Protein 58g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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