This recipe has been in my family for generations and is one that is very dear to my heart. Generally speaking, it is a very sought after dish in the Philippines not only because of it’s tastiness, but because of its ease in preparation and the abundance of leftovers for the days to come.

I am thrilled to be sharing this Filipino dish with you and all of the secrets on how to enjoy it to its fullest. Now, this is a very well known dish amongst the Filipino culture, so there are a variety of ways to make this. However, I am sharing my family recipe with you and honestly, I have been eating this for as long as I can remember.

Back when I was younger I always craved this dish (still do by the way). It was a meal that was so comforting to me and my mom at the time didn’t know how to make it. So, I would always beg my aunt to make it for me and whenever she did I always savored every last drop of sauce and every last bite I could get in. I would try to make it last all week long.

So, with that being said, my aunt learned from my grandma and my mom learned from my aunt and now I finally learned myself from my mom. This recipe is so special to me because of how it has been in the family for many years. I love that I finally know how to make this myself. Now, I can enjoy it at anytime and not have to conserve every last bite like a some sort of sacred meal. Ha.

Chicken adobo is sweet from the sugar, savory from the soy sauce and tangy from the vinegar. This was a popular dish to cook back in the day because of the vinegar. Back then when refrigerators and freezers were not readily available, cooking proteins in vinegar was a great solution because it extended the shelf life of the food.

When the chicken and potatoes simmer in this sweet yet savory and tangy broth it makes them incredibly tender, juicy and flavorful.

The absolute best way to enjoy this dish is with fresh steaming white rice. That is a given. But, in addition, it became a family tradition that we love enjoying this with sliced ripe bananas and some sprinkles of salt here and there. Having the bananas is a must. The sweetness from the bananas being added to each bite of white rice and savory tender chicken is unlike anything else.

Since bananas and potatoes have the same soft consistency, switching between each bite with a banana or potato perfectly balances out the meal as a whole leaving you satisfied and almost wanting more! This truly is one of those meals that you don’t want to end.

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