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Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

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This Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe is a classic and flavorful Filipino dish featuring tender chicken drumsticks marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, cane vinegar, garlic, and spices, then simmered to perfection. Served with white rice and garnished with fresh green onions, this dish offers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that make it a comforting and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup cane vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (neutral oil)

Serving

  • White rice, for serving
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken drumsticks, soy sauce, cane vinegar, minced garlic, thinly sliced yellow onion, brown sugar, bay leaves, and black peppercorns in a resealable bag. Seal the bag and marinate for 1 to 3 hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken.
  2. Heat the Pot: Place a medium to large pot with a lid on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil (or any neutral oil) to the pot to prepare for browning the chicken.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Remove the chicken drumsticks from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Add the chicken pieces to the hot pot and brown for about 2 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust. This step locks in flavor and texture.
  4. Simmer the Chicken: Pour the reserved marinade into the pot with the browned chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer gently for 30 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  5. Serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken adobo hot over a bed of steamed white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Enjoy your comforting Filipino classic!

Notes

  • Marinating overnight can enhance the flavor even more.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs or a mix of chicken parts for drumsticks.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid and simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
  • Adjust vinegar and soy sauce ratios according to taste for more tanginess or saltiness.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/filipino-chicken-adobo-recipe/