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Filipino Chicken Adobo

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 6
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Filipino Adobo is a culinary icon, celebrated for its rich, savory, and tangy flavors. This dish features chicken (or pork) simmered to tenderness in a blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns, creating a comforting and deeply flavorful meal.

Unlike other adobo variations around the world, Filipino adobo is more than just marinated meat—it's a method of braising that allows the vinegar and soy sauce to balance perfectly as the dish cooks. This slow simmering technique has been passed down for generations, making adobo a symbol of Filipino heritage, resourcefulness, and tradition.

Whether served at family dinners or special gatherings, Filipino adobo remains a beloved dish that captures the heart and soul of Filipino cuisine.

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or wings
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 heads garlic, crushed
Instructions
    Combine Ingredients
  1. In a pot, add vinegar, soy sauce, water, garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves.
    2. Add the Chicken
  2. Place the chicken in the pot with the marinade.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, uncovered. Once it boils, lower the heat to medium and cover.
  4. Simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, until the chicken is tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
    5. Thicken Sauce
  5. If desired, uncover the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Maricel's Tips
  • While typically served as a stew, you can also pan-sear the cooked meat and drizzle the sauce over it when serving.
  • Pair with jasmine rice and a side of diced tomatoes and onions. For an extra touch, add shrimp paste as a condiment.
  • Adobo tastes even better the next day, as the meat absorbs more flavor. It is perfect to make on the weekend and enjoy during the week, as its flavors deepen over time. This makes it an easy and convenient meal when returning home from school.
Read it online: https://maricelskitchen.com/recipe/filipino-chicken-adobo/