Filipino Chicken Adobo
A simple yet flavorful Filipino dish featuring chicken simmered in a tangy soy sauce and vinegar marinade, perfect served with rice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Adobo
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken (legs, thighs, or wings) Bone-in is best for flavor.
- ½ cup soy sauce Add more if you like it saltier.
- ½ cup vinegar Typically cane or white vinegar.
- 1 head garlic Crushed or smashed, use generously.
- 2 pieces bay leaves Essential for flavor.
- 1 tsp black peppercorns Optional for added flavor.
- 1-2 tsp sugar Optional, for a sweeter taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken in a pot and pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, smashed garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer if desired.
Cooking
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or vinegar as per taste.
- Near the end of cooking, remove the lid to let some liquid evaporate for a thicker sauce.
Notes
Serve with steamed white rice, garlicky fried rice, or cucumber slices on the side. Leftovers make great adobo fried rice.