Chicken Adobo is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines—savory, tangy, and deeply comforting. Chicken is braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves until tender and flavorful. The sauce reduces into a rich glaze that clings to the meat.

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

4 days ago

Chicken Adobo is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines—savory, tangy, and deeply comforting. Chicken is braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves until tender and flavorful. The sauce reduces into a rich glaze that clings to the meat.

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Recipe

Ingredients

·2 lbs chicken thighs

·½ cup soy sauce

·⅓ cup vinegar

·6 cloves garlic, smashed

·2 bay leaves

·1 tsp black peppercorns

·1 cup water

·1 tbsp oil

Instructions

1.Combine all ingredients except oil; marinate 30 minutes (optional).

2.Heat oil; brown chicken on both sides.

3.Add marinade; bring to a simmer.

4.Cover and cook 25–30 minutes.

5.Uncover; reduce sauce until slightly thickened.

6.Serve over rice.

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