Chicken Adobo
Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish featuring bone-in chicken simmered in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce infused with garlic and spices. Served over rice, it's a flavorful and comforting meal that's easy to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in skin-on, or a mix of thighs and drumsticks
- ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, for a touch of sweetness
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- cooked rice for serving
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, white vinegar, minced garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks, turning them to coat in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Add the chicken to the skillet, skin-side down, and brown for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken. Add the water and sugar (if using). Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer for about 30 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
- Serve the chicken adobo hot over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Add a Boiled Egg: For extra protein and flavor, simmer boiled eggs in the sauce during the last 10 minutes.
- Balance Flavors to Taste: Feel free to adjust the soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar ratios to suit your palate.
- Leftovers Are Better: The flavors deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious the next day.
- Skim Excess Oil: If the sauce seems oily after cooking, skim off excess fat before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg