Chicken Adobo
Savor the bold, mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Adobo, a Filipino classic that embodies comfort and tradition. This dish combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and savory notes from soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, all elevated by aromatic bay leaves and whole black peppercorns. Marinated to perfection and slowly simmered until the sauce thickens into a rich glaze, Chicken Adobo is easy to prepare yet deeply satisfying. Served over fluffy white rice and garnished with vibrant green onions, this one-pot wonder is guaranteed to turn any meal into a celebration. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of global cuisine. Keywords: Chicken Adobo, Filipino recipe, easy chicken dinner, savory one-pot meal, soy sauce and vinegar glaze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 4 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 tsp Whole black peppercorns
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic cloves, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Mix well to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for more flavor.
After marinating, remove the chicken from the mixture and pat dry with paper towels, reserving the marinade for later use.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the skillet, skin-side down, and brown them for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Carefully drain any excess oil left in the skillet.
Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the reserved marinade, along with half a cup of water. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Occasionally turn the chicken pieces to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption.
After 30 minutes, remove the cover and let the adobo sauce reduce until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over cooked white rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1714 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 776 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.
