Golden chicken thighs and summer zucchini simmer in a glossy, garlicky adobo sauce, with fluffy jasmine rice to catch every tangy-savory drop.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $4–$6, excluding pantry staples
Health notes: About 620 calories per serving, with roughly 42 grams of protein and a generous portion of zucchini.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling refreshes the palate alongside the adobo’s tangy, savory sauce.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1 lb $1.29
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Zucchini1 lb $1.79
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Jasmine rice1/2 cup $3.99
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Garlic3 cloves $0.79
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Soy sauce3 tablespoons
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Apple cider vinegar1/4 cup
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Water1 1/4 cups
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Brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Bay leaf1
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Coarsely ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cut 1 lb zucchini into thick half-moons and finely chop 3 garlic cloves. Whisk the 3 chopped garlic cloves with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
- Combine 1/2 cup jasmine rice, 3/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb seasoned chicken thighs in one layer and sear for 4 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent scorching.
- Pour the prepared garlic-soy-vinegar mixture around the 1 lb seared chicken thighs, then add 1/2 cup water and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add 1 lb sliced zucchini around the chicken thighs. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then uncover and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the zucchini is crisp-tender, the sauce lightly coats a spoon, and the chicken reaches 165°F; discard the 1 bay leaf.
- Fluff the cooked rice and divide it between two shallow bowls. Plate the chicken adobo and zucchini with the rice, then spoon the glossy garlic sauce over the top.