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Simmering chicken thighs for Filipino Chicken Adobo in a rich sauce with onions and bay leaves.

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Lori Mauer
Simmer this authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe: tender chicken thighs in a rich, tangy-savory soy-vinegar sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marination Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
    Marinating chicken thighs for Filipino Chicken Adobo with garlic and peppercorns.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve the marinade) and add to the skillet. Cook until each side is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
    Chicken thighs and onions in a skillet for Filipino Chicken Adobo.
  • Pour the reserved marinade and water into the skillet. Add sugar and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
    Filipino Chicken Adobo simmering with onions and bay leaves.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Increase heat to medium-high and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly. Serve hot.
    Filipino Chicken Adobo sauce reducing with chicken thighs and onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 40gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 1259mgFiber: 1g
Keyword filipino chicken adobo
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