Ingredients

  • SpinneysFOOD bottled water 4 tbsp
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD organic baby leeks 2
  • Chicken drumsticks 12
  • Garlic cloves, finely chopped 6
  • Fresh ginger, finely grated 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaves 2
  • SpinneysFOOD Whole Black Pepper, freshly ground ¼ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD unrefined raw sugar 55g
  • Light soy sauce 80ml
  • Apple cider vinegar 185ml

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 681
  • Fat 33.6g
  • Saturates 8g
  • Protein 68.4g
  • Carbs 23.9g
  • Sugars 22g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Filipino chicken adobo

Chinese 20 Mins Prep · 40 Mins Cook


  1. Whisk the vinegar, soya sauce, sugar, pepper, bay leaves, ginger and half of the garlic in a glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
  3. In a large pot or pan, sauté the sliced leeks in olive oil then add the marinated chicken along with water. Bring the chicken to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, and the chicken is tender in about 20 more minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice.