The Best Adobong Manok with Pineapple Tidbits

Sweet & Tangy Adobong Manok with Pineapple Tidbits: A Tropical Twist on a Filipino Classic

Adobong Manok with Pineapple Tidbits reinvents the beloved Filipino adobo by adding juicy pineapple tidbits for a hint of sweetness and tang that perfectly balances the dish’s signature savory-sour flavor. This easy, one-pot recipe is ready in under 40 minutes—ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

Why You’ll Love This Version

🍍 Tropical Flavor Boost – Pineapple adds natural sweetness and a touch of acidity.
🍗 Tender, Juicy Chicken – Simmered in soy-vinegar sauce until fall-off-the-bone soft.
🔥 Perfect Balance – Salty, sour, and sweet in every bite.
⏱ Quick & Easy – Uses pantry staples with minimal prep.

Key Ingredients

• Chicken (thighs/drumsticks) – For maximum flavor and tenderness.
• Pineapple tidbits – Fresh or canned (reserve juice for marinade).
• Soy sauce & vinegar – The classic adobo base.
• Garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves – Essential aromatics.
• Brown sugar (optional) – Enhances caramelization.

Serving Suggestions

🍚 Over steamed rice – The sauce is liquid gold!
🥒 With atchara (pickled papaya) – Cuts through richness.
🌶 Add chili flakes – For a spicy kick.

Pro Tips

✨ Use fresh pineapple for brighter flavor (but canned works too!).
🔥 Let it rest overnight – Tastes even better the next day.
🍯 Add 1 tbsp honey – For extra glaze and shine.

This adobong manok with pineapple tidbits is a vibrant, family-friendly twist on the classic—guaranteed to become a new favorite!

Love adobo variations? Try our Adobong Puti (No Soy Sauce) or Chicken Buffalo Wings next! 🍗🍍

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Adobong manok with pineapple tidbits

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The Best Adobong Manok with Pineapple Tidbits

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Frying, Sauteing, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Chicken High Protein

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 50 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 377

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Adobong manok with pineapple tidbits is another version of the Philippines’ national dish called "ADOBO". This recipe is so yummy and simple to prepare. If you’re a lover of chicken dishes, try to include this dish in your next recipe. I’m sure you’ll love this Filipino recipe. The taste of this dish is so delectable. The saltiness, a bit of sourness, and sweetness are perfectly blend to make the dish super appealing.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 kg Chicken (cut into serving pieces)
• 1 Onion (minced)
• 6 clove Garlic (minced, divided)
• 1 cup Water (for the chicken to cook)
• 250 g Pineapple tidbits (drained)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cooking oil (for frying)
• Salt and Pepper to taste (as needed)

For The Marinade

• ¹⁄₂ cup Vinegar
• ¹⁄₃ cup Soy sauce
• Pineapple syrup from tidbits
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Peppercorn
• 3 dried Bay leaves
• Half of the Garlic (minced)

Instructions

Preparation:

1. If chicken is bought whole, cut it into serving pieces, remove any extra fat, wash it, and drain it.

2. Peel, chop, and mince the spices needed for the recipe.

3. For the marinade, combine soy sauce, cane vinegar, pineapple syrup from tidbits, half of the garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.

4. Place the chicken slices in the marinade mixture, allow to soak, and then thoroughly mix. Let it sit and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or better if refrigerated overnight.

5. After 30 minutes, separate the chicken from the marinade sauce. The marinated chicken is now ready to be fried.

Cooking:

1. Heat cooking oil in a pan, once the oil is hot enough. Fry the chicken until golden brown in oil. Then remove them from the pan and set them aside.

2. In the same pan, saute the remaining garlic and onions for a few minutes until light brown and aromatic.

3. Return the pan-fried chicken to the pan and continue to saute. Then stir in the marinade sauce.

   Note: Do not stir; allow it to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes first. Then stir.

4. Add water and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat or until the sauce is reduced. Halfway of simmering, stir it to let the chicken cook evenly.

5. When the sauce has reduced, add the pineapple tidbits. Gently mix them into the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust the taste as necessary before serving.

6. Transfer the adobo to serving dishes. Serve hot with a plate of rice.

   Happy cooking! Share and enjoy the food.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 377kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.2g22%

Saturated Fat 2.8g14%

Cholesterol 128mg43%

Sodium 935mg39%

Potassium 442mg13%

Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%

Sugars 5.2g

Protein 49.8g100%

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Calcium 3 mg

Iron 11 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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