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Filipino Adobo Chicken

Classic Filipino braised chicken in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic

Total Time
1h
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
Rating
4.7 (198 reviews)

Time Breakdown

Prep:15min
Cook:45min
Cuisine: other
Meal Type:
lunchdinner
Tags:
filipinoadobochickenbraisedasian

Ingredients (6 servings)

  • 2.65 lbschicken pieces, thighs and drumsticks
  • 4.07 fl ozsoy sauce
  • 2.71 fl ozwhite vinegar
  • 8 clovesgarlic, crushed
  • 3 leavesbay leaves
  • 1 tspblack peppercorns
  • 6.78 fl ozwater
  • 2 tbspvegetable oil
  • 1 mediumonion, sliced
    Optional
  • 1 tbspbrown sugar
    Optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns in pot.

    3min
  2. 2

    Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.

    15min
  3. 3

    Add water and bring to boil without stirring.

    5min
  4. 4

    Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

    20min
  5. 5

    Remove lid and simmer until sauce reduces by half.

    15min
  6. 6

    Optional: remove chicken, fry in oil until browned, return to pot.

    8min
  7. 7

    Add brown sugar if using for slight sweetness.

    1min
  8. 8

    Serve over steamed rice.

    2min

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