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Chicken Adobo Recipe

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Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory, tangy soy-vinegar sauce with garlic and bay leaves. The rich glaze pairs perfectly with rice and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) skinless chicken thigh fillets, sliced in half
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 90 ml reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 4 bay leaves, fresh or dried
  • 2 tbsp oil (such as avocado oil)
  • 240 ml water
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp peppercorns, lightly bashed
  • Boiled or fried rice, for serving
  • 5 spring onions (scallions), shredded
  • Marinated cucumber, for serving
  • Tomato and onion salad, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a bowl with the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and bay leaves. Mix well to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 1 hour, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Arrange the chicken in the pan without overlapping.
  3. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  4. Add the reserved marinade, water, brown sugar, and peppercorns. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25–30 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until tender and coated in a rich glaze.
  6. Taste the sauce and add a little extra vinegar if a tangier flavor is desired.
  7. Remove from the heat and serve over rice. Garnish with shredded spring onions and serve with marinated cucumber and tomato-onion salad.

Notes

  • For extra sauce, simmer for about 25 minutes and add a splash of water near the end of cooking.
  • Chicken can be marinated overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

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