Filipino Adobo Chicken (Print Version)
Rich chicken simmered in soy, vinegar, and garlic for bold, comforting Filipino flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 to 3 pounds chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or combination)
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup distilled white vinegar or cane vinegar
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4 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
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1 to 2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns or ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
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1/2 cup water or chicken broth
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for browning)
→ To Serve
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Steamed white rice
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Chopped green onions (optional garnish)
# Steps:
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In a mixing bowl, blend soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, water or chicken broth, and brown sugar if using. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Place chicken pieces in a large pot or deep skillet. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
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Bring contents to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Remove the lid and simmer 5 to 10 minutes longer to concentrate the sauce. For additional flavor, brown chicken in a separate skillet with vegetable oil before or after simmering as desired.
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Discard bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, vinegar, or pepper if needed. Serve chicken hot over steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow chicken to marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes prior to cooking to develop deeper flavor.