Atsuete Chicken Adobo
Abold, colorful twist on the Filipino classic—infused with annatto, turmeric,and paprika for depth, and balanced with the sweetness of lime soda and tang ofvinegar.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg chicken cut into serving pieces
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp annatto powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 20 oz lime soda e.g., Sprite
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 pcs ripe tomatoes chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup vinegar
- 3 pcs dried bay leaves
- 1 small green bell pepper sliced (optional)
- 2 pcs green chilies
- Chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, pepper, annatto powder, turmeric, paprika, and lime soda for at least 30 minutes
- Heat cooking oil, pan-fry the chicken until lightly browned, then set aside
- In the same pan, add more oil, sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes until softened
- Return the chicken, pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and the reserved marinade
- Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil without stirring
- Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through
- Add green bell pepper (optional) and green chilies, simmer 5 more minutes
- Let sauce reduce slightly, garnish with green onion, and serve with hot rice