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Best Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

Best Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

A classic Filipino dish with chicken simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Sauce:
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp whole peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Garnish:
  • Sliced green onions
  • Steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • Brown chicken in a pan.
  • Add sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until tender and reduce sauce.
  • Rest briefly and serve with rice.

Notes

Do not stir the vinegar immediately
Simmer for tender meat
Adjust sweetness if desired
Serve with rice