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Wednesday 20 October 2021

Filipino Chicken Adobo Fried Rice

 

           Adobo is a classic Filipino dish that has many variations. It is prepared with chicken, pork or any seafood. Minimum of ingredients are needed for this recipe and is unbelievably very easy and quick to dish out. So any leftover Adobo can be turned into a yummy fried rice, that can be enjoyed as a one-pot comfort meal. This way any leftovers are not wasted. Here I am referring to rice also.

           It is ideal anytime of the day to satiate your hunger pangs. So serve this fried rice on its own or with a fried egg. Do check out the recipe for Chicken Adobo and also the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare the Chicken Adobo Fried Rice.






  • 1 cup leftover chicken adobo, shredded
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp. oil + 2 tsp. oil
  • 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped
  • salt and pepper powder to taste 
  • 1-2 tbsp. spring onion, chopped
  • 2 egg omelets





         Heat 1 tsp. oil in a pan and make a sunny side up omelet. Sprinkle some salt and pepper powder. Cook for a minute and keep aside. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil and prepare the second omelet the same way. Keep aside.

          Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan and sauté the chopped garlic till light brown. Add the leftover cooked Chicken Adobo and stir fry for a minute.

          Now add the cooked rice, a pinch of salt and pepper powder. Mix everything well and add salt and pepper to taste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

          When done, switch off the flame and garnish with the chopped spring onion. Transfer to a plate and serve along with an omelet for a one-pot comfort meal for brunch, lunch or dinner.


                                  Heat oil in a pan & make 2 omelets sunny side. Keep aside. 

                   

                         Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan & sauté the chopped garlic till light brown. 


                             Add the leftover cooked Chicken Adobo & stir fry for a minute.


                                  Now add the cooked rice.


                             Mix well & add salt and pepper to taste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.


                    When done, switch off the flame & garnish with the chopped spring onion. 


                                 Serve along with an omelet for a comfort one-pot meal.







Chicken Adobo Recipe 


Ingredients - 

  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. spring onion, chopped


Marination - 

  • 8-10 chicken pieces with bones
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper, coarsely crushed
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. sugar





          Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients mentioned under MARINATION, overnight or for a minimum of 4-5 hours.

          Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and pan fry the marinated chicken till well browned on all sides. Keep aside. 

          Heat remaining oil and sauté the onion and garlic till light brown. Add the leftover marinade (discard the bay leaves) followed by the fried chicken and water. 

          Cover and simmer on a low flame till the chicken is fork tender and the sauce thickens to a desired consistency. Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped spring onion. 









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