Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

• •2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
• •1/2 cup soy sauce
• •1/2 cup white vinegar
• •1/2 cup water
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •6 cloves garlic (minced)
• •2 bay leaves
• •1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• •1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• •Salt to taste
• •1/4 cup green onions (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and water. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and add the chicken pieces to the pot. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.

4. 4

   Pour the reserved marinade into the pot. Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, and brown sugar if using. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

6. 6

   Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. If you want it sweeter, you can add more brown sugar at this stage.

7. 7

   Remove the bay leaves before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

8. 8

   Serve the chicken adobo hot with steamed rice.