Filipino Chicken Adobo

Name: Filipino Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 whole garlic bulb, smashed and peeled; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup water

My mom always makes her saucy Chicken Adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it's even better the next day as leftovers —she says it's because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, Taste of Home Senior Marketing Manager

Ingredients

1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 whole garlic bulb, smashed and peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup water

Directions

Combine the first six ingredients. Add chicken; refrigerate, covered, 20-30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade. Pat chicken dry.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Stir in water and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink and sauce is slightly reduced, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve chicken with cooking sauce.

Test Kitchen Tips

To quickly peel fresh garlic, gently crush the clove with the flat side of a large knife blade to loosen the peel. If you don’t have a large knife, you can crush the garlic with a small can.

Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fat, a type that helps to decrease blood cholesterol levels, and low in saturated fat, which can increase blood cholesterol. Olive oil would also taste great in this recipe and has the same healthy-fat properties.

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Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 234 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Filipino Chicken Adobo in Taste of Home April/May 2018

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Christina

May 2, 2019

This is an easy and delicious recipe. I let the chicken marinate for an hour before browning. I have made this twice now and it has come out wonderful both times. Guaranteed winner and I recommend saving and using this recipe often.
slocook805

Jan 3, 2019

This is the same recipe that came from a Filipino neighbor when I was in my teens, Make a double batch or you'll be sorry. My only tweak was to swap out the water for unsweetened pineapple juice. When I would walk in the house and smell my mom cooking this, I knew dinner was going to be 5 stars.
jetluvs2cook

Dec 12, 2018

Very tasty! I had never tried anything like this before and thought it was good!
Madonna

Dec 9, 2018

I made it and it was delish. Thanks for sharing your recipe :)
Jakalerch

Jul 16, 2018

next time i will do more chicken, for the next day. and i think i will add more garlic....i really love garlic.
Shirley

Jun 25, 2018

Let it marinade at least an hour 24 I think would be best.
Dollyt

Jun 19, 2018

You are right ...it is better the next day if thereis any left for the next day!
Apie26

Jun 7, 2018

I tray to be versatile on my cooking so I made this tonight. My family and I were not that impressed sadly. Too much vinegar. Don't believe this one will be marked again
AWD

May 15, 2018

A new family favorite! We made it with boneless skinless thighs, and it was delicious. Love all the garlic and vinegar. Thank you for sharing!
Wyeth2

Mar 30, 2018

This was very GOOD. It is going into my recipe book.