Filipino Adobo with Soy and Vinegar

Name: Filipino Adobo with Soy and Vinegar
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 6 cloves garlic; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 3 bay leaves; 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; Salt; 2 green onions; 1 red chili

A classic savory and tangy chicken dish

Filipino Adobo is a beloved staple known for its bold flavors of soy sauce and vinegar. Perfectly paired with warm rice, this dish combines tender chicken with a caramelized glaze.

1 h 30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup white vinegar

6 cloves garlic

crushed

1 tsp black peppercorns

3 bay leaves

For the Chicken

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs

1 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Sauce

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp sugar

Salt

to taste

For the Garnishes

2 green onions

sliced thinly

1 red chili

sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves.

Add chicken

Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Sauce

Dissolve sugar

Mix water and sugar in a small bowl until dissolved.

Set aside

Set aside for later use in the cooking process.

Cooking Process

Brown the Chicken

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and wipe off excess liquid. Brown chicken on all sides for about 7 minutes.

Use medium heat to achieve a golden crust.

Simmer

Pour marinade into the skillet with chicken. Add the water-sugar mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, flipping occasionally.

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Caramelize the Sauce

Increase heat toward the end to thicken the sauce, ensuring it clings to the chicken, about 5 minutes.

Plating & Serving