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Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chicken with skin and bones chicken legs preferred
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup vinegar white or cane vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 pcs bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 bunch green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the garlic, soy sauce, water, vinegar, whole peppercorns, ground black pepper, dark brown sugar, and bay leaves.
  • Add the chicken to the bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for best results.
  • In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid, and fry the chicken until golden brown on all sides.
  • Pour the reserved marinade mixture back into the pan with the browned chicken and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken to the other side and simmer for another 15 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice.