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Chicken Adobo (Adobong Manok)

Chicken adobo is a Filipino dish in which chicken marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and peppercorns, is browned then simmered in the marinade.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Filipino

Ingredients

  • 3 lb chicken (any parts with bones)
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns (half of them crushed)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 scallions , sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Drain chicken and set marinade aside.
  2. Heat oil In a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on all sides for 8 to 10 minutes, until chicken is lightly browned.
  3. Add the reserved marinade and water. Stir and bring to boil. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Top with scallions, and serve with white rice.