Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo is a savory and tangy dish made with tender chicken simmered in a flavorful blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, crushed garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear chicken until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Pour in the reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- If desired, stir in brown sugar and simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Notes
For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and add hard-boiled eggs to the dish before serving.