Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Simple Chicken Adobo, a beloved Filipino dish that beautifully blends savory, tangy, and sweet notes. This recipe features tender bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a rich soy-vinegar sauce, enveloping your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish will surely create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 6 cloves garlic (whole or minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup cane vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns (crushed)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- 3. Brown the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and brown on all sides in the pot for about 5 minutes per side.
- 4. Simmer: Pour reserved marinade over the browned chicken and add water to cover halfway. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- 5. Thicken sauce: Uncover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg