Description
Chicken Adobo is a beloved Filipino dish that combines savory, tangy, and sweet flavors in tender, succulent chicken. This easy-to-make recipe fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and creates a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables, and watch as it becomes a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce and minced garlic. Add chicken thighs, coating them well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight is ideal).
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken: Place marinated chicken skin-side down in the pot and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Simmer: Pour in reserved marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 1 hour until tender.
- Reduce the sauce: Remove chicken; simmer sauce uncovered for another 10 minutes to thicken. Return chicken to coat in sauce.
- Serve: Plate over rice or alongside sautéed vegetables with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg