Filipino Adobo Chicken

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Filipino Adobo Chicken

A step-by-step guide to cooking authentic Filipino Adobo Chicken. This classic recipe braises chicken in a savory and tangy marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic until it's perfectly tender with a rich, glossy glaze. It's a beloved comfort food dish that is both easy to make and packed with incredible flavor.

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Prep Time 40

Cook Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 6 Servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
1 whole head garlic peeled and crushed
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup white cane vinegar
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
4 dried bay leaves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp brown sugar optional

Method

Marinate: In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Sear: Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid. Pat chicken dry and sear in hot oil in a pot until golden brown on all sides. Set chicken aside.
Simmer: Pour the reserved marinade into the pot. Bring to a boil and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes without stirring to cook off the harsh vinegar taste.
Braise: Return the chicken to the pot. Add water and optional brown sugar. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Reduce: Uncover the pot, increase heat to medium, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes to reduce the sauce until it becomes a thick glaze.
Serve: Let the adobo rest for 10 minutes before serving hot with steamed rice.