Chicken Adobo
Filipino chicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs800 g
- Soy sauce100 ml
- Vinegar80 ml
- Garlic cloves6 cloves
- Bay leaves3 pcs
- Peppercorns1 tsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Rice for serving300 g
Instructions
Mix the chicken with soy sauce, minced garlic, and bay leaves and let it stand for 20 minutes.
Transfer the chicken and marinade to a pot and add vinegar, peppercorns, and sugar.
Bring to a boil without stirring for the first 3–4 minutes.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
If desired, remove the chicken and brown it quickly in a pan while reducing the sauce.
Return the chicken to the sauce and serve with rice.
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