Description
A savory and tangy Filipino chicken adobo simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic until tender and flavorful. Perfect served over rice with fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) skinless chicken thigh fillets, sliced in half
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 90 ml (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) reduced sodium soy sauce
- 4 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 4 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
- 2 tbsp oil (such as avocado oil)
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp peppercorns, lightly bashed
- Boiled or fried rice, for serving
- 5 spring onions (scallions), shredded
- Marinated cucumber, for serving
- Tomato and onion salad, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a bowl with the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and bay leaves. Mix well to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 1 hour (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and place it in the pan without overlapping.
- Fry the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Add the reserved marinade, water, sugar, and peppercorns. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 25–30 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through. Simmer longer for a thicker glaze or shorter with a splash of water for more sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust with more vinegar if desired for extra tang.
- Turn off the heat and serve over rice, garnished with shredded spring onions and sides.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning.
- Add extra water near the end if you prefer more sauce.
- Best served with rice to balance the strong flavors.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
