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Chicken Adobo (Filipino Style)

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Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish made with tender chicken simmered in a savory, tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns. Packed with bold flavors and incredibly easy to make, this dish is perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal served with rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • ½ cup soy sauce for the marinade and sauce
  • ⅓ cup vinegar white vinegar or cane vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Pot For simmering the chicken

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, and black peppercorns. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Remove the chicken from the marinade and brown on both sides.
  3. Pour the marinade into the skillet, add bay leaves, and let it simmer until the chicken is tender.
  4. Reduce the sauce to thicken, then return the chicken to coat in the flavorful glaze.
  5. Serve hot with rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use cane vinegar for a more authentic taste.
  • For a sweeter version, add a teaspoon of sugar.

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