Level up your Chicken Adobo with liver spread! It's a hearty and full of flavor dish that's easy to make and perfect with steamed rice.
Like the classicย adobong manok, this version is also braised in the customary vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic combo. Tinned liver spread, however, is added during the last few minutes of cooking to impart a velvety richness to the sauce.
Itโs a simple trick that kicks this Filipino stew up a notch!
Adobong manok with liver spread is sure to be a staple dish in your kitchen. Not only is it hearty and full of flavor, but it's also easy to make and budget-friendly.
It requires simple ingredients, cooks in one pan, and is ready in an hour or less. The perfect dinner meal for busy weeknights!
Cooking tips
- Although you can use boneless chicken meat, I suggest bone-in chicken parts for maximum flavor. Cut up the meat in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- Allow the vinegar to boil, uncovered and without stirring for a good few minutes before adding the soy sauce and water to cook off the strong acid taste.
- If potted liver pate is not available or you prefer a fresh alternative, boil about 1 cup of chicken livers until tender and fully cooked. Drain from liquid and mash with a fork or process in a blender until smooth. Use in the recipe as directed.
How to serve and store
- Serve the adobo with steamed rice for a hearty and filling lunch or dinner meal.
- To store leftovers, allow to cool completely and transfer in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, place in a saucepan and heat to an internal temperature of 165 F. Or warm in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals until heated through.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 pounds chicken, cut into serving parts
- 1 cup vinegar
- ยฝ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- ยผ cup liver spread
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
- Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, water, and bay leaves. Continue to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add liver spread and stir until well-dispersed. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
- Allow the vinegar to boil, uncovered and without stirring for a good few minutes before adding the soy sauce and water to cook off the strong acid taste.
- If potted liver pate is not available or you prefer a fresh alternative, boil about 1 cup of chicken livers until tender and fully cooked. Drain from liquid and mash with a fork or process in a blender until smooth. Use in the recipe as directed.
Nutrition Information
โThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.โ
Cassidy says
For sure I'm going to try this recepi, I'm searching for dish to cook that way different, thanks for sharing your recipe. Xoxo
Sam says
Can i use pork instead of chicken?
KitsuneHime says
Gonna try this soon. Looks yummy.
Lalaine Manalo says
Enjoy!
Mel P. says
We called it Caldorobo at home. My dad's special menu. Everytime we're celebrating our fiesta we always have it on the table.
Lalaine Manalo says
Interesting. I'll have to check that out, Mel!
Angelique go says
I wish you had an app.
Lalaine says
I used to have one but the developer/company who handled it is no longer in business ๐
Jomark pante says
Good day, question ko lang po talagang 1 cup ung vinegar? Sinubukan ko po ito, ang asim, sobra. Baka nagkamali kayo ng measured jan baka 1/2 cup lang ng vinegar.
Lalaine says
I usually put one cup, 8 ounces or 240 ml. Pakuluan lang siya nang walang takip at hindi hinahalo for a few minutes para di matapang ang asim.
bherow says
can i use chicken and pork for this recipe?
Lalaine says
Yes, you can ๐
Ralph Soberano says
what replace liver spread if it's available at the store?
Lalaine Manalo says
I think you can find potted liver at most grocery stores in the US. If not, you can use fresh chicken liver. Boil until tender and mash with a fork ๐
Ofelia says
where do you buy the liver spread?.. sana po, you also include pictures of your ingredients.. more power to you
Lalaine says
Liver spread I used ay yung Reno nakalata. Try ko to take more pictures to show more pictures of the products I use ๐
Maricel Santos says
Wow! I love it, my Dad use the same recipe with the liver spread. Thank you for sharing great recipes! More power and God bless!
Dinah says
Oh my! Puede pala yun. I love liver spread ๐ Will try this soon!
Lalaine says
Hi Dinah
Yes, masarap ang adobo with liver spread. Hope you try it ๐
Gathoni says
Which vinegar are you using?
Raymund says
What a great idea of using liver spread in abodo, will try this soon
Lalaine says
Hello Raymund
Mas masarap with the liver spread, rich and thick ang sauce ๐