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Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo prepared dish

Filipino chicken adobo is a savory and tangy dish that features chicken simmered in a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices. This classic comfort food is perfect for serving over rice, allowing you to enjoy the rich sauce. Experience the delightful balance of flavors that make this dish a staple in filipino cuisine!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include water, white vinegar, chicken thighs, onion.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 240 ml water
  • 120 ml white vinegar
  • 900 g chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 120 ml soy sauce
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and brown them on all sides.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, white vinegar, and water, then add the bay leaves and black peppercorns.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
  7. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce reduce for about 10 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the pot, coating it with the sauce before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 370
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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