Chicken Adobo Recipe

4 servings · About 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup cane or white vinegar
• ¾ cup water
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole peppercorns
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar, optional

Method

1. Combine chicken, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Refrigerate for 20 minutes if time allows.
2. Heat oil in a wide pot. Lift chicken from the mixture and lightly brown on both sides, reserving the marinade.
3. Add reserved marinade, vinegar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. Cover and simmer for 25–35 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through. Uncover and reduce the sauce to your liking. Add optional sugar and serve with rice.

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