Chicken Adobo
Chef SenaKitchen Studio chef · October 27, 2026A quintessential Filipino dish featuring chicken braised in a savory and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices.
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Ingredients · 8
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- Chicken Thighsbone-in, skin-on1 kg
- Soy Sauce½ cup
- White Vinegar½ cup
- Garliccrushed6 cloves
- Black Peppercorns1 tsp
- Bay Leaves3
- Water¼ cup
- Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
Method · 6 steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and water. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- 4
Return the reserved marinade to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- 5
Uncover and simmer for another 5–10 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- 6
Serve hot, typically with steamed rice.
