Filipino Chicken Adobo

Name: Filipino Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks); 120ml white cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 80ml soy sauce; 8 garlic cloves, smashed; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tbsp oil; Steamed white rice to serve

The Philippines' national dish — chicken braised in a tangy, savory mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves until the sauce reduces to a rich, sticky glaze. Simple, deeply flavorful, and even better the next day.

Total Time

55 min

Servings

Cuisine

Filipino

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

55 min

Ingredients

Servings:

1kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
120ml white cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar
80ml soy sauce
8 garlic cloves, smashed
3 bay leaves
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp oil
Steamed white rice to serve

Instructions

1
Combine chicken, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a pot.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes, turning chicken occasionally.
3
Remove chicken. Increase heat and reduce sauce by half.
4
Heat oil in a skillet. Fry chicken pieces until lightly browned.
5
Return chicken to the reduced sauce. Toss to coat.
6
Serve over steamed rice, spooning sauce over everything.