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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
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken adobo, chicken adobo recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

 

Nutrition

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