Description
Adobo Chicken is a flavorful Filipino dish made with chicken thighs marinated in a savory sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices, then simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, white vinegar, and water. Stir in the bay leaves, black peppercorns, brown sugar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt if necessary. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until it thickens.
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions, alongside rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 28g