Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo is a flavorful and tangy stew made with marinated chicken simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. This classic Filipino dish is tender, savory, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 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 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, and crushed garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken (reserve marinade) and cook until skin is lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in reserved marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar if using. Do not stir.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce is reduced. Stir occasionally once boiling.
- Season with salt to taste and remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot with steamed white rice.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of coconut milk towards the end of cooking or serve with garlic fried rice.