Filipino Chicken Adobo

Name: Filipino Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1200 g Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 120 ml Soy sauce; 120 ml Cane vinegar (or white vinegar); 1 head Garlic, minced; 1.5 tbsp Whole black peppercorns; 3 pcs Bay leaves; 120 ml Water (optional); 2 tbsp Cooking oil

Difficulty

easy

Time

1h 5m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

The national dish of the Philippines, Chicken Adobo, is a flavorful and aromatic meal made from chicken marinated and slow-cooked in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns. This simple yet deeply flavored dish is a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner and is guaranteed to enchant your taste buds. The meat becomes tender, and the sauce is thick and rich, ideal served with rice.

ingredients

4 Servings

1200 g Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)120 ml Soy sauce120 ml Cane vinegar (or white vinegar)1 head Garlic, minced1.5 tbsp Whole black peppercorns3 pcs Bay leaves120 ml Water (optional)2 tbsp Cooking oil

Steps

Marinate Chicken

Combine chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, and whole black peppercorns in a large bowl. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or ideally 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.

Sear Chicken

Heat cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear the chicken pieces skin-side down until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

Simmer Adobo

Pour the reserved marinade into the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add bay leaves and water (if using). Bring to a simmer, then return the seared chicken to the pot.

Braise & Reduce

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender. Occasionally stir. Remove the lid for the last 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.

Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

Extra Tips

► For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight in the fridge.

► Adjust the ratio of soy sauce to vinegar to your preference; some like it tangier, others saltier.

► Serve with freshly steamed white rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	250-300 kcal	625-750 kcal
Protein	25-30g	62.5-75g
Fat	15-20g	37.5-50g
Carbohydrate	5-10g	12.5-25g
Fiber	1g	2.5g
Sugar	1-2g	2.5-5g