Adobo Chicken with Ginger
Discover the bold, savory flavors of **Adobo Chicken with Ginger**, a mouthwatering twist on the classic Filipino dish. This recipe infuses the rich, tangy essence of soy sauce and vinegar with the warmth of fresh ginger for an aromatic and comforting meal. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are marinated and seared to golden perfection before simmering in a flavorful broth of garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns, creating tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. A hint of brown sugar balances the tanginess, while a final reduction transforms the marinade into a luscious, glossy sauce. Served over fluffy white rice and optionally topped with vibrant green onions, this dish is a celebration of sweet, sour, and savory. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend family feasts, this Adobo Chicken with Ginger is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.33 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 4 Garlic cloves (smashed)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, ginger, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for better flavor.
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade for later) and sear the chicken pieces in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Work in batches if necessary.
Once all the chicken is browned, return it to the pot. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly for about 10-15 minutes, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve the Adobo Chicken with steamed white rice to soak up the flavorful sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1346 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
