Garlic-Simmered Chicken Adobo with Banana Blossom

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory garlic-vinegar sauce with the earthy texture of banana blossom, a traditional Filipino ingredient. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, white vinegar, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 425 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 425 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 8 minced garlic cloves and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  2. Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the pot and sear for 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 bay leaf. Add 1 cup drained and sliced banana blossom. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes until chicken is tender.
  4. Step 4: Uncover, increase heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce sauce until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove bay leaf before serving.

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