Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo

A classic Filipino dish, Chicken Adobo is savory, tangy, and slightly sweet, featuring chicken simmered in a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves. Perfect for a hearty, comforting meal.

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Ingrediant: Chicken

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Marinating Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 340kcal

Equipment

Large Pan
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon

Ingredients

Marinate Chicken

800 grams chicken thighs or drumsticks
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp black pepper ground

Adobo Sauce

1 tbsp oil for frying
1 onion sliced
1/4 cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp brown sugar

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, garlic, and ground black pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and brown the chicken on both sides for about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced onion to the pan and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the reserved marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Stir in the brown sugar, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

For pork adobo, substitute chicken with pork belly or shoulder. For a spicier version, add fresh chilies or chili flakes. Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier alternative.

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