This is a great recipe to make on a weeknight when you’re short on time.

I like to use apple cider vinegar for this dish as it is more mellow and has more flavor than white vinegar. I also use some brown sugar to give the dish some sweetness

What you’ll need to Make Filipino Chicken Adobo

How to Make Filipino Chicken Adobo

In a glass bowl or plastic zip top bag, add all the ingredients except the chicken. Mix well.

Then add the chicken making sure that the chicken is immersed in the marinade.

Refrigerate for 2 – 24 hours.

Heat a 12-inch skillet on medium heat. Use tongs to place the chicken into the preheated pan and carefully pour in the marinade around the meat. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low/low. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes. Turn the  pieces over and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is tender.

Reduce the heat to medium low/low. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes. Turn the  pieces over and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is tender.

Increase the heat to medium high. Cook while stirring until the chicken the liquid is reduced to a glaze. About 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Filipino Chicken Adobo

A simple recipe that is best served over piping hot rice.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

  • In a glass bowl or plastic zip top bag, add all the ingredients except the chicken. Mix well. Then add the chicken making sure that the chicken is immersed in the marinade. Refrigerate for 2 – 24 hours.
  • Heat a 12-inch skillet on medium heat. Use tongs to place the chicken into the preheated pan and carefully pour in the marinade around the meat. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low/low. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes. Turn the  pieces over and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is tender.
  • Increase the heat to medium high. Cook while stirring until the chicken the liquid is reduced to a glaze. About 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Serve over hot rice.
Nutrition Facts
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 440mg19%
Potassium 278mg8%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 23IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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