Filipino Chicken Adobo
Filipino Chicken Adobo is a savory and tangy stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. This classic Filipino dish offers a perfect balance of salty, sour, and slightly sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, and crushed garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add the marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar to the skillet. Do not stir once vinegar is added.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce has reduced.
- Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot with steamed white rice.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. You can also add hard-boiled eggs or potatoes to the stew for variety.