Filipino Chicken Adobo
A classic and beloved Filipino dish, Chicken Adobo features tender chicken braised in a savory and tangy sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns. It's simple to make, incredibly flavorful, and perfect served over steamed white rice.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks/wings
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 1 head garlic peeled and smashed (about 8-10 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 0.25 cup water optional, for thinning sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, smashed garlic, whole peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
- Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly. If the sauce is too thick, add 0.25 cup of water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed white rice.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together!