Filipino Chicken Adobo
A comforting and flavorful Filipino dish with rich, savory flavors and tender chicken. Quick to prepare and delightful over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 lb chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup vinegar (white or cane)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Brown the chicken thighs and drumsticks, searing them until browned.
- Pour in the vinegar and soy sauce without stirring.
- Add the black peppercorns and bay leaves.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir the mixture, adding water if needed, and continue to cook until the chicken is tender, about another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm over rice.
Notes
Control the heat to avoid burning the garlic and use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor.
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