Description
A classic Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe that features tender chicken simmered in a savory, tangy sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatic spices. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Adobo:
- 2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar (if using). Add chicken, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Sear the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken, skin-side down, until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Simmer Adobo: Pour in reserved marinade, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove lid, simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken sauce, spooning sauce over chicken. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add coconut milk or fresh ginger.
- Try pork belly or pork shoulder for a Pork Adobo variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg