Chicken Adobo
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Filipino, Asian
•55 min
A classic Filipino braised chicken dish where soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices reduce into a deeply savory, tangy glaze. Traditionally served with steamed white rice.
Ingredients
4
SERVINGS900 g chicken
3 pcs dried bay leaves
6 cl soy sauce
9 cl white vinegar
5 pcs garlic
1.2 dl water
4 1/2 cl neutral cooking oil
5 g sugar
salt
1 tsp whole peppercorns
MSG
Instructions
1
Preparation: Make sure you have all ingredients ready before you start cooking.
2
Crush or chop garlic; reserve half for later.
Ingredients For This Step
2.5 pcs garlic
3
Combine chicken, soy sauce, and half of the garlic.
Ingredients For This Step
900 g chicken
60 ml soy sauce
2.5 pcs garlic
4
Marinate at least 1 hour.
Ingredients For This Step
900 g chicken
5
Remove chicken from marinade and lightly pat dry; reserve marinade.
Ingredients For This Step
900 g chicken
6
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
Ingredients For This Step
45 ml neutral cooking oil
7
Add remaining garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
Ingredients For This Step
2.5 pcs garlic
8
Add chicken and brown well on both sides.
Ingredients For This Step
900 g chicken
9
Add reserved marinade and water.
Ingredients For This Step
120 ml water
10
Add bay leaves and peppercorns.
Ingredients For This Step
3 pcs dried bay leaves
1 tsp whole peppercorns
11
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
12
Cook uncovered for about 25–30 minutes until tender.
13
Pour in vinegar.
Ingredients For This Step
90 ml white vinegar
14
Do NOT stir immediately.
15
Simmer gently for 10 minutes to mellow acidity.
16
Remove lid if needed and simmer until sauce reduces and becomes slightly glossy.
17
Add sugar if desired and adjust seasoning.
Ingredients For This Step
5 g sugar
18
A small amount of oil separating on the surface is normal and traditional.
Ready to eat!
