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chicken adobo recipe
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Easy Filipino Chicken Adobo

5 from 3 votes
This family favorite chicken adobo recipe is to die for! No marinating required, this tender chicken is tangy, savory, and sweet and has just the perfect balance of flavors. Some might even say it is the national dish of the Philippines.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Braising
Cuisine: Braising

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup of water or chicken stock
  • ½ cup cane vinegar sub for white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 bay leaves
  • avocado oil for searing the chicken
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Add some oil to a pan. Brown the chicken on both sides. Lightly salt and pepper on both sides. Remove the chicken pieces once browned.
  2. Remove excess oil. I like to use paper towels.
  3. Add the garlic and black peppercorns. Saute for a minute until it is fragrant.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients (soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, and bay leaves) and add back the chicken.
  5. Let it come to a boil, and turn the heat down to a low-medium simmer. Cover with lid.
  6. Cook for 20 minutes on a low simmer.
  7. Open the lid and turn the heat up to medium-high heat to let the braising liquid reduce to your desired consistency for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

*Remove the chicken skin for a healthier meal. I do not like the texture of chicken skin when it's not crispy. 
*No need to marinade as the chicken is braised. 

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