Chicken Adobo

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Intensity:

• Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Marinade:
   • In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, white vinegar, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and sugar (if using). Mix well.
2. Marinate Chicken:
   • Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for better flavor.
3. Cook Chicken:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
   • Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and brown the chicken thighs in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate.
   • In the same skillet, add the reserved marinade and bring it to a boil.
   • Return the browned chicken thighs to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the chicken adobo hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 6 servings):

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 19g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 1000mg

Enjoy your delicious and savory Chicken Adobo!