Classic Chicken Adobo
A classic Filipino chicken adobo recipe, tender chicken braised in a savory and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaf. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for a few hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear on all sides until golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the lid and simmer for another 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly, if desired.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
Adobo is even better the next day! You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors if you prefer a slightly sweeter adobo.