Simple Filipino Chicken Adobo
A classic Filipino dish featuring chicken braised in a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce.
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- •1 1/2 pounds Chicken drumsticksbone-in, skin-on
- •.67 cup Filipino soy sauceor use a mix of Chinese dark and light soy sauce
- •1 cup Cane vinegaror use coconut vinegar, cider vinegar, or white vinegar
- •5 ounces Palm sugaror use brown sugar
- •15 Garlic clovessmashed
- •2 Bay leaves
- •Black pepperground and whole peppercorns, to taste
- •Canola oilfor searing
- 1
Season the chicken with a little salt.
1 min
- 2
Heat canola oil in a wok or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2 min
- 3
Sear the chicken until it starts to render fat, without browning too much.
5 min
- 4
Add smashed garlic cloves to the pot.
1 min
- 5
Add black pepper, both ground and whole peppercorns.
1 min
- 6
Add palm sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar to the pot.
2 min
- 7
Add bay leaves and stir to combine.
1 min
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
30 min
- 9
Simmer for about 30 minutes, then flip the chicken and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
30 min
- 10
Reduce the sauce to a thick glaze, if desired.
5 min
- 11
Serve with rice, ensuring to include garlic and sauce.
5 min
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