Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish that is both savory and slightly sweet, combining soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/2 cup vinegar cane or regular white
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 pieces bay leaves dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon sugar brown, optional
- 1 cup water to adjust sauce consistency
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Add the chicken and marinade for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
- Place the pot over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add sugar for sweetness if desired. Adjust salt to taste.
- Increase to medium-high heat, uncover, and let simmer until sauce is reduced to a desired consistency, adding water as needed.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg