Description
Learn how to make a delicious and savory Filipino Chicken Adobo dish at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices, then simmered to tender perfection. Serve over rice 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
- 1/3 cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
For Serving (optional):
- cooked white rice
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
- Sear the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. In a skillet, heat oil and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Cook the Chicken: Pour reserved marinade and water over the chicken. Simmer covered for 25–30 minutes, then uncover and simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, spooning sauce over the top. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Traditional Filipino adobo is customizable—add coconut milk or chili for variation.
- Can be made with pork or a combination of meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
