Better Than My Mama's Chicken Adobo
Get ready to fall in love with "Better Than My Mama's Chicken Adobo," a mouthwatering take on the classic Filipino favorite that’s packed with bold flavors and hearty comfort. This recipe features tender, bone-in chicken thighs simmered to perfection in a savory, tangy-sweet blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves, with a touch of brown sugar to balance the flavors. The chicken is first seared to golden-brown perfection for added richness and then simmered slowly until the sauce reduces into a glossy, flavorful coating. Served alongside steamed white rice and garnished with fresh green onions, this Filipino chicken adobo is destined to become a weeknight staple and the ultimate crowd-pleaser in your repertoire. Perfect for those craving authentic, homestyle cooking that's incredibly easy to make and impossible to resist!
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 6 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil (e.g., canola or vegetable)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 4 cups Steamed white rice (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Step 2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil.
Step 4
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade (reserve the marinade). Place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary.
Step 5
Once all the chicken is seared, return it to the skillet. Pour in the reserved marinade and add the water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly and the chicken is tender.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper, if needed.
Step 8
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and spoon the sauce over it. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Step 9
Serve hot with steamed white rice to soak up the savory sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1881.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3239.0 |
| Total Fat 157.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 729mg | 0% |
| Sodium 756.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 260.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.1g | |
| Protein 187.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 268.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2501.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories