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Savory Chicken Adobo with Soy and Vinegar

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A classic Filipino comfort dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a balanced tangy soy and vinegar sauce, perfect for an easy and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (120 ml)
  • 1/4 cup vinegar (60 ml) – cane, white, or apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

  1. Pat 2 pounds (900g) of chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. Peel and crush 6 garlic cloves using the flat side of a knife; keep roughly chopped.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and brown for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. In the same pan, sauté crushed garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns. Stir gently.
  6. Return browned chicken to the pan, skin-side up. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top if using.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, turning chicken halfway through.
  8. Remove lid, increase heat slightly, and reduce sauce for 5 minutes if thicker sauce is desired. Adjust seasoning with salt or more soy sauce if needed.
  9. Remove bay leaves and serve chicken and sauce hot with steamed white rice.

Notes

Do not skip browning the chicken for best flavor. Let the adobo rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Use moderate heat to avoid burning the sauce. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Brown sugar is optional but helps mellow the tang.

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Keywords: chicken adobo, Filipino recipe, soy sauce chicken, vinegar chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, savory chicken

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