In this video, the host shares his enthusiasm for Chicken Adobo, a classic Filipino dish he believes is one of the greatest chicken recipes of all time. He guides viewers through a simple recipe, emphasizing the importance of using 20 cloves of garlic, palm sugar, and Silver Swan soy sauce. The dish is marinated, then cooked in a braiser, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken with a rich, balanced flavor. The host also shares a creative way to repurpose leftover chicken by making crispy chicken adobo potstickers using gyoza wrappers and the leftover glaze as a dipping sauce. Throughout the video, he encourages viewers to try the recipe and experience the magic of Chicken Adobo.
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1. The recipe is for Chicken Adobo, a traditional Filipino dish.
2. The ingredients include chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, garlic, black pepper, palm sugar, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, and bay leaves.
3. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of the ingredients for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. The marinated chicken is then seared in a pan and cooked in a braising liquid made from the marinade.
5. The dish is cooked for 35 minutes, then the chicken is turned and cooked for an additional 25-35 minutes.
6. The sauce is reduced to a glaze and served with the chicken.
7. The recipe makes 14-20 Gyoza (dumplings) using leftover chicken.
8. The Gyoza are filled with shredded chicken, cabbage, and green onions, and are cooked in a pan with oil and water.
9. The Gyoza are served with a dipping sauce made from the chicken adobo glaze and vinegar.
10. The recipe is adaptable and can be made with different ingredients and seasonings.
11. The dish is traditionally served with rice.
12. The chicken can be cooked without marinating, but the result may not be as flavorful.