Chicken Adobo
Chicken adobo is a Filipino dish that is salty, and tangy.  It works well on its own, or goes great over steamed rice.
Servings Prep Time
6people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
60minutes 2hours
Servings Prep Time
6people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
60minutes 2hours
Ingredients
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
  1. Finely mince the garlic
  2. Combine thee garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, peppercorns and stir to combine.
  3. Add chicken and mixed sauce, and bay leaves to a zipper lock sealable bag, and allow to marinate in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours, flipping occasionally.
Cooking
  1. Add the contents of the sealed bag to a large pot with a lid. Avoid using a cast-iron pot.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat, and cover. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and continue to simmer stirring occasionally. Baste the chicken occasionally. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced, and thickened.
Recipe Notes

You can serve the chicken over steamed rice, with some of the sauce spooned over the rice, or simply serve the chicken by itself.

The sauce will be quite salty, but in moderation, is good for a dipping sauce, or spooned over rice.