A quick and easy recipe for a classic Filipino dish, Chicken Adobo, featuring tender chicken pieces marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1lbchicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/4cupsoy sauce
- 1/4cupvinegar (white or apple cider)
- 3clovegarlic, minced
- 2piecebay leaves
- 1tspwhole black peppercorns
- 1tbspcooking oil
- 1/2cupwater
- 1/4cupsoy sauce
How to make Quick Chicken Adobo
If not pre-cut, chop the chicken thighs or drumsticks into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear the chicken pieces until browned on all sides.
Add the reserved marinade and water to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the bay leaves and serve the chicken adobo over steamed rice.
Tips & Tricks
For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken for a longer period, up to overnight.
You can add a bit of sugar to balance the tanginess of the vinegar if desired.