Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

from feedmi.org
30 min

How to make chicken adobo! This iconic Filipino dish is so comforting! It's savory, tangy, garlicky, and easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, skinless & boneless ((or 4 chicken thighs with skin & bone-in))
  • ¼ onion, chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper, coarse ground
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup cane vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • water
  • green onions (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim fat from chicken thighs.

  2. 2

    In a deep pan or pot on medium heat, sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown. It does not need to be fully cooked at this step.

  3. 3

    Add onions, garlic, and black pepper. Cook until softened.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce, cane vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the chicken.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered on low to medium heat for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until the sauce reduces to your liking. The sauce should be slightly thick.

  7. 7

    Taste test and adjust to your liking.

  8. 8

    Top with optional green onions.

  9. 9

    Serve chicken adobo over rice with spoonfuls of the sauce and enjoy!