Filipino Chicken Adobo
This classic Filipino chicken adobo recipe will leave you in awe. Tender, moist chicken thighs and legs in a perfectly balanced sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. It will easily be your favorite chicken dish!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken adobo, chicken adobo recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Mia
- 3 pcs chicken thigh with legs separate drumstick from thighs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 4-5 pcs bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole peppercorn
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Separate thighs and drumstick by cutting through the joint. Wash thoroughly then season chicken pieces with 1 tsp salt.
2 tsp salt, 3 pcs chicken thigh with legs
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Then sauté onion until translucent the the garlic.
1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp cooking oil
Add the chicken parts and sear the skin. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until browned.
Pour the vinegar, soy sauce, water, salt, peppercorn, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium then give it a quick stir to incorporate and bring to a simmer without lid and do not stir.
1 cup vinegar, 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 4-5 pcs bay leaves, 1 tsp whole peppercorn, 2 tsp salt
When the aroma of the vinegar evaporates, cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced.
Adjust seasoning if needed the remove from heat. Transfer in a serving dish and enjoy. Bon appetit!
Serving: 6g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 11.1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg