A Rich & Silky Twist on the Filipino Classic
This Chicken Liver Adobo recipe transforms humble liver into a luxuriously smooth, savory-sour dish that’s packed with flavor. Unlike traditional pork or chicken adobo, this version cooks quickly and delivers a velvety texture when prepared just right—making it perfect for busy weeknights or a protein-rich pulutan (beer match).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Ready in 20 Minutes – Faster than meat-based adobo!
🍖 Iron-Rich & Nutritious – Liver is a superfood full of vitamins.
🧄 Bold Adobo Flavor – Tangy, garlicky, and slightly sweet.
🔥 Perfect with Rice or Beer – Great as ulam or pulutan.
Pro Tips for Perfect Adobo Liver
✔ Don’t overcook – Liver should be silky, not chalky.
✔ Sear on high heat – Locks in juices and prevents mushiness.
✔ Soak liver in milk – Reduces bitterness (optional).
Serving Suggestions
🍚 With garlic fried rice – A classic combo!
🍻 As pulutan – Pair with iced beer or soda.
🥗 With pickled veggies (atchara) – Cuts through richness.
Final Thoughts
This Chicken Liver Adobo proves that offal can be gourmet! The tender, umami-packed liver soaked in tangy adobo sauce is irresistible—whether you’re an adobo lover or new to liver dishes.
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Cooking Video Recipe: Chicken Liver Adobo Recipe
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Chicken Liver Adobo
Description
This chicken liver adobo recipe is another variation of a Filipino adobo dish. Chicken liver adobo is prepared similarly to traditional adobo. Simply prepare the chicken liver and the rest of the ingredients first. Sauté the needed spices, add the liver, and season it. Wait until it’s fully cooked and serve it hot. Adobo dishes are usually pork or chicken thighs. But even this chicken liver is the best for an adobo recipe when it is perfectly cooked . The texture is perfect: smooth, silky and yummy taste in every bite. Cook it well and pay attention to the time when cooking it. Don’t over-cook the liver; it turns the texture chalky, or maybe you might experience a bitter after taste. Filipino dishes is so delicious adobo recipe is one of the best.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
Gather all the ingredients needed, peel and chop the spices like ginger, onion, and garlic.
Clean the chicken liver, cut off extra fatty parts, wash it and drain it thoroughly.
Cooking:
In a pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chopped onion and ginger, saute for a few seconds, and then add the chopped garlic and the freshly cracked pepper corn. Saute until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the chicken liver, arrange them and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes without stirring it. Then flip and cook the other side until it turns a bit fried on the edges. Then stir.
Add the dried bay leaves, oyster sauce and soy sauce then stir.
Pour in the vinegar, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Note: Do not stir to maintain the acid taste of the vinegar; cook it for 5 minutes.Five minutes later, open it and stir. Season with salt, black pepper powder, and sugar to taste. Stir.
Continue cooking until the sauce becomes slightly thick. Adjust the taste as necessary.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 253kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.1g21%
- Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
- Sodium 969mg41%
- Potassium 172mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.2g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 23.3g47%
- Calcium 2 mg
- Iron 7 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.
