Filipino

Chicken Adobo

Name: Chicken Adobo
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup white cane vinegar; 1 head of garlic, crushed and peeled; 3 dried bay leaves; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tbsp cooking oil

A classic Filipino dish of chicken marinated and simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.

45 minutes

Serves 5

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Marinate: Combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, and crushed garlic in a large bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

2
Sear: Heat the cooking oil in a wide pan or wok over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the liquid) and pan-fry for 3-5 minutes per side until lightly browned.
3
Simmer: Pour the reserved marinade into the pan along with the vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Do not stir the vinegar for the first 5 minutes to cook off the raw acidic taste.
4
Tenderize: Cover the pan and simmer for 25-30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until the meat is very tender and cooked through.
5
Reduce: Uncover and increase the heat to medium. Let the sauce reduce and thicken slightly for another 5-10 minutes, basting the chicken with the glossy dark sauce. Serve hot over steamed rice.

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