Chicken Adobo

Tags: #filipino #chicken #vinegar #soy-sauce #garlic Serving: 6 portions Total time: 1 hour

Traditional Filipino braised chicken in vinegar and soy sauce with garlic and bay leaves.

Ingredients

• 1.5kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
• 120ml white vinegar
• 120ml soy sauce
• 8 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 10g black peppercorns
• 30ml vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 250ml water
• 15g brown sugar
• Steamed rice for serving

Steps

1. Marinate chicken with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 30 minutes
2. Remove chicken from marinade, reserve marinade
3. Heat oil in large pot and brown chicken pieces
4. Add onions and cook until softened
5. Pour in reserved marinade and water
6. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered 30 minutes
7. Remove lid and add brown sugar
8. Simmer uncovered until sauce reduces and chicken is tender
9. Adjust seasoning with more vinegar or soy sauce if needed
10. Serve hot over steamed rice

Notes

Don't stir while simmering to prevent breaking up the chicken. The sauce should be tangy and slightly sweet.