Philippines

Chicken Adobo, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Chicken Adobo
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: chicken thighs, bone-in 450 g; soy sauce 60 ml; cane vinegar 60 ml; garlic cloves, smashed 6; dried bay leaves 2; whole black peppercorns 1 tsp

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

35 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a pot and bring to a simmer.
2
Cover and cook for 20 minutes, then uncover and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.
3
Optionally sear the chicken in the reduced sauce for a few minutes and serve hot over rice.

How it's eaten in Philippines

In the Philippines, chicken adobo is served over warm steamed white rice, often accompanied by toasted garlic chips or fresh sliced tomatoes.

Ingredients (serves 2)

chicken thighs, bone-in450 g
soy sauce60 ml
cane vinegar60 ml
Swap: white vinegar 60 ml（common US staple）
garlic cloves, smashed6
dried bay leaves2
whole black peppercorns1 tsp

Authentic ingredients in Philippines

chicken thighs450 g
cane vinegar60 ml
soy sauce60 ml
garlic, crushed6 cloves
dried bay leaves2
whole black peppercorns1 tsp
cooking oil1 tbsp
water120 ml

Optional authentic touch
Traditionally, the chicken is marinated for at least 30 minutes before cooking to deepen flavor.

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