Chicken Adobo

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: adobo, Chicken, stew

Cook Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 28kcal

Staple recipe of a Filipino cook, Adobo is our version of stew. If you use boneless thighs, this meal is quick, easy, and very flavorful. Served over rice, you can have a meal ready in 30 minutes start to finish!

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Ingredients

1/2 tbsp Vegetable oil
3 lb Chicken parts, boneless you can use bone-in for more flavor but add 20 minutes to the simmer time
1/2 cup Soy sauce
1/2 cup White vinegar
1 head Garlic, crushed
4 Bay leaves
1/2 tbsp Peppercorns
1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cool water optional

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium height, broad bottomed pan for 1 minute.
Add chicken to the pan and brown on all sides for 3-4 minutes each side.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes until sauce is reduced by about half.
If you want your sauce thicker and more gravy-like, add the cornstarch and water mixture and stir. The mixture is called a slurry.
Serve over hot white rice.

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