Easy Chicken Adobo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Easy Chicken Adobo
Description
Easy Chicken Adobo brings together bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs browned in vegetable oil and simmered with a combination of white vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and slivered onions. The dish is gently simmered until the chicken becomes tender and infused with the tangy-salty marinade. The braising technique not only tenderizes the chicken but also allows the flavors to meld deeply, resulting in a rich sauce with subtle complexity from garlic and bay leaves.
The adobo's flavor is balanced between acidity from vinegar and umami from soy sauce, while the black peppercorns add mild heat and aroma. Cooking the onions in the same pan unlocks their sweetness, complementing the savory notes. This dish is traditionally served with rice and garnished with a drizzle of the reduced sauce, making an easy and satisfying meal.
For best results, cane vinegar enhances authenticity, but cider vinegar works as a substitute. Adjust soy sauce saltiness based on type used, as some may be saltier or sweeter. Monitoring the simmering liquid and adding small amounts of water if needed helps maintain proper consistency and prevents burning.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- ½ onion slivered
- ⅓ cup white vinegar cane
- ⅓ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep skillet. Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pan. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook covered for 30 minutes. Flip chicken, cover, and simmer an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is tender (keep an eye on the liquid and add a bit of water if needed).
- Remove bay leaves and serve with rice and a drizzle of the sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use cane vinegar for traditional flavor; cider vinegar can be a substitute.
- Choose soy sauce type carefully as it affects saltiness and sweetness; Silver Swan soy sauce offers a slightly sweeter taste typical for this dish.
- Watch the cooking liquid during simmering and add water if it reduces too much to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1288mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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