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Chicken and Pork Coconut Adobo

Recipe by Spoon Me on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A creamy, savory twist on classic Filipino adobo, blending tender chicken and pork with coconut milk, soy sauce, and a touch of vinegar for a comforting, balanced flavor. The gentle simmer creates a silky sauce perfect for a family dinner or a quick weekday meal.

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Chicken and Pork Coconut Adobo by Spoon Me, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. Add the chicken thigh pieces and pork belly pieces, browning them on all sides, roughly 5–7 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken and pork develop browned surfaces before the liquids go in.

  4. Stir in the soy sauce, white vinegar, and coconut milk, mixing well to combine.

  5. Add the bay leaves, crushed black peppercorns, and sugar; season with salt to taste.

  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.

  7. Cover the pot and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The meat is tender and the coconut sauce has thickened around it.

  8. Uncover and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to further reduce the sauce.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The uncovered sauce reduces into a closer coating for the meat.

  9. Remove the bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot over steamed rice.

Tips while you cook

Garlic First
Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds before adding the meat.
Brown the Meat
Brown the chicken and pork on all sides for 5–7 minutes to develop color.
Final Reduce
After the covered simmer, uncover and cook an extra 5 minutes to further reduce the sauce.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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