Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo is a braised dish using chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, and spices, simmered until tender.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Soy Sauce (use a good quality soy sauce) | 120 | Milliliters |
| White Vinegar (distilled) | 120 | Milliliters |
| Water (for braising) | 240 | Milliliters |
| Garlic (peeled and crushed) | 6 | Clove |
| Bay Leaves (dried) | 3 | Count |
| Black Peppercorns (whole) | 1 | Tsp |
| Onion (medium-sized, sliced) | 1 | Count |
| Cooking Oil (for browning the chicken) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Sugar (optional, to balance flavors) | 1 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, skin side down, and brown on all sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pot, sauté sliced onions until translucent.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add the marinade, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to reduce the sauce.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Prep
- Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour in advance.
Kitchen equipment
Large Mixing BowlLarge Pot With Lid