Filipino Chicken Adobo
A classic Filipino dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, making it a must-try for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 – 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear it skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the onion: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Combine and simmer: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, layer it on the onions, and add the reserved marinade along with chicken stock to your desired consistency. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook through: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and flavors meld together, checking occasionally and adding more stock if needed.
Notes
Adobo tastes better the next day; it’s perfect for meal prep. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last few minutes of cooking.
Find it online: https://www.chickenpalette.com/filipino-chicken-adobo/