Filipino Chicken Adobo: The Best Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals
A flavorful and easy recipe for Filipino Chicken Adobo that’s perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in soy sauce, garlic, and onion for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in the vinegar and let it simmer for a few minutes without stirring.
- Add water, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add potatoes or hard-boiled eggs.
- Adjust the vinegar and soy sauce ratio according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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