Chicken Adobo

Cooking time

45 mins

Prep time

15 mins

# Chicken Adobo: A Taste of the Philippines Chicken Adobo is a beloved Filipino dish known for its flavorful combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. It's a dish that has been passed down through generations, with each family adding its own twist. Chicken Adobo is a comfort food that can be found in almost every Filipino household and is often served with steamed rice, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Servings

Chicken Thigh

1kilogram

Soy sauce

250milliliter

Bay leaves

4each

Garlic clove

1each

Onion

1each

Black Peppercorns

1teaspoon

Water

250milliliter

Cooking oil

2tablespoon

Optional ingredients

Potato

2each

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, onion slices, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Mix well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

~30 mins

Step 2

Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade mixture. Sauté the chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

MEDIUM

~7 mins

Step 3

Once the chicken is browned, pour in the reserved marinade mixture and add water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

LOW

~30 mins

Step 4

Taste the adobo and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more soy sauce or vinegar according to your preference.

Step 5

Optional

If using potatoes, add them to the adobo during the last 15 minutes of cooking. This will allow them to absorb the flavors of the sauce and become tender.

Last step

Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the bay leaves and transfer the adobo to a serving dish. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

Storing

Leftover Chicken Adobo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.