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Savory Chicken Adobo Recipe Easy Garlic Soy Sauce Vinegar Over Rice

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A straightforward, savory chicken adobo with soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar served over steamed rice. This comforting Filipino dish is quick, easy, and packed with layered flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (120 ml)
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar (80 ml)
  • 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
  • Steamed white rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and brown for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same pan. Stir frequently and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, white vinegar, and water. Scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
  5. Add whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, and the browned chicken thighs back to the pan. If using, sprinkle brown sugar now.
  6. Bring liquid to a low boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce slightly thickened. Check occasionally and add water if needed.
  7. Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes to thicken the sauce further until glossy.
  8. Discard bay leaves. Serve chicken adobo over steamed white rice and spoon extra sauce on top.

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and flavor. Adjust soy sauce saltiness to taste. Simmer low and slow to avoid drying out chicken. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Optional brown sugar balances vinegar tang. Let sauce reduce uncovered at the end for a glossy finish. Serve with jasmine or long-grain white rice.

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