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Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cane vinegar white vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be substituted
  • 1 head garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 3 whole dried bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken pieces, soy sauce, crushed garlic, whole peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large bowl. Mix well, cover, and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid for later use.
  • Place the chicken pieces in the hot pot skin-side down and sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side until deeply browned and golden.
  • Pour the reserved marinade and the water into the pot with the browned chicken. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes until the chicken becomes tender.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and cane vinegar. Do not stir the mixture immediately after adding the vinegar. Leave the pot uncovered and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken into a glossy glaze.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed white rice.