This chicken adobo is incredibly easy to make. Chicken simmers in a soy and vinegar sauce with some savory aromatics, and emerges tender and moist.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 whole chicken, cut into parts
4 cloves garlic
1 onion, chunked
5 leaf bay leaves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups water
8 black peppercorns
steamed rice for serving
Directions
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Add garlic, onion, bay leaves, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and peppercorns. Stir and bring to a nice simmer.
Cover with lid and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Serve with rice.