Chicken Adobo Recipe
Marinated chicken cooked in a savory sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Main Ingredients
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Stir until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Brown the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add the chicken thighs to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Marinade and Water
Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pot with the chicken. Stir to combine.
- 6
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- 7
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and add sugar if desired, to balance the flavors. If the sauce is too salty, you can add a little more water.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Serve the chicken adobo hot, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired. It pairs well with steamed rice.
