Description
Chicken Adobo brings sizzling Filipino flavor straight to your kitchen with tangy vinegar and soy sauce dancing around tender meat. Slow-simmered to perfection, this classic dish delivers comfort and bold taste that connects you directly to Philippine culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 green onion
Instructions
- Grab your 1 lb of boneless chicken thighs and chop 1 medium onion and 4 garlic cloves for maximum flavor punch.
- Pour ½ cup soy sauce and ⅓ cup white vinegar into a bowl, mixing with 1 tablespoon brown sugar and whole peppercorns to create your marinade.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet at medium heat (375°F), then sauté your chopped onions and garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken thighs directly into the skillet, then pour your prepared marinade over them, ensuring each piece gets coated with the liquid mixture.
- Drop 2 bay leaves into the skillet, then cover and reduce heat to low (250°F), allowing chicken to simmer gently for 30 minutes, turning pieces halfway through cooking.
- Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high (400°F), letting sauce reduce and caramelize around chicken for 8-10 minutes until it transforms into a glossy, thick glaze.
- Remove bay leaves, transfer chicken to a serving plate, and if desired, sprinkle 1 thinly sliced green onion on top for a fresh garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice, letting the rich, tangy sauce complement your perfectly cooked chicken.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper, more complex flavors that penetrate the meat completely.
- Let the sauce reduce slowly to develop a rich, glossy coating that caramelizes beautifully around the chicken.
- For a lighter version, swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but be careful not to overcook and dry out the meat.
- Consider adding a splash of coconut milk for a creamy twist that softens the tangy vinegar notes and creates a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg