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Chicken Adobo

Name: Chicken Adobo
Prep time: PT15 minutes + 30 minutes marinating (optional)
Cook time: PT45-55 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 30 minutes (including optional marinating)
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken pieces (Bone-in, skin-on pieces like thighs and drumsticks work best for flavor and moisture.); 120 ml Soy sauce (Use regular soy sauce, not light or dark, unless specified.); 120 ml White vinegar (Cane vinegar or distilled white vinegar are common choices.); 12 cloves Garlic (Peeled and smashed or roughly chopped.); 4 Bay leaves (Dried bay leaves.); 1 tsp Black peppercorns (Whole peppercorns for best flavor infusion.); 120 ml Water (Optional, for a less intense sauce.); 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (Or other neutral cooking oil.)

The Philippines' national dish - chicken braised in a tangy, savory, and deeply satisfying sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves. This recipe offers a classic approach to this beloved Filipino comfort food.

तैयारी का समय15 minutes + 30 minutes marinating (optional)

पकाने का समय45-55 minutes

कुल समय1 hour 30 minutes (including optional marinating)

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2 संपादन· Feb 8

अपना संस्करण बनाएं

Chicken Adobo - Philippines traditional dish

🧂 सामग्री

1 kg Chicken pieces(Bone-in, skin-on pieces like thighs and drumsticks work best for flavor and moisture.)
120 ml Soy sauce(Use regular soy sauce, not light or dark, unless specified.)
120 ml White vinegar(Cane vinegar or distilled white vinegar are common choices.)
12 cloves Garlic(Peeled and smashed or roughly chopped.)
4 Bay leaves(Dried bay leaves.)
1 tsp Black peppercorns(Whole peppercorns for best flavor infusion.)
120 ml Water(Optional, for a less intense sauce.)
2 tbsp Vegetable oil(Or other neutral cooking oil.)

👨‍🍳 निर्देश

1
In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, white vinegar, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns. Toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. For deeper flavor, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. If short on time, you can proceed directly to cooking.
⏱️ 5 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional marinating)
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat (approximately 190°C / 375°F if frying later). Add the marinated chicken pieces (reserving the marinade) and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds depth of flavor and color. Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5-7 minutes
3
Pour the reserved marinade and the water (if using) into the pot with the chicken. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes. Crucially, do not stir during this initial boiling and simmering phase; this allows the harshness of the vinegar to mellow out.
⏱️ 35 minutes
4
After 30 minutes of simmering, remove the lid. If the sauce seems too thin, increase the heat to medium-high and let it simmer uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened to your desired consistency. The chicken should be tender and cooked through. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (more soy sauce for saltiness, a touch more vinegar for tang, or a pinch of sugar to balance).
⏱️ 10-15 minutes
5
Optional: For crispier chicken skin, carefully remove the chicken pieces from the sauce and place them on a baking sheet. Broil on high heat for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the skin is golden and crisp. Alternatively, you can pan-fry the seared chicken pieces in a separate hot, oiled skillet until crispy.
⏱️ 5-10 minutes
6
Serve the Chicken Adobo hot, spooning the reduced sauce over the chicken. It is traditionally served with steamed white rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 2 minutes

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💡 पेशेवर सुझाव

✓Resist the urge to stir the adobo during the initial boil and simmer. This allows the vinegar's sharp flavor to mellow and integrate properly.
✓Adobo is a dish where ratios can vary greatly by household. Feel free to adjust the soy sauce and vinegar proportions to your personal preference after tasting.
✓Chicken Adobo often tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld and deepen.
✓For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of chicken thighs and drumsticks.

✨ रूपांतरण के विचार

इस रेसिपी के अपने संस्करण के लिए प्रेरणा

Pork Adobo: Substitute pork belly or shoulder for chicken.
Adobong Puti (White Adobo): Omit soy sauce and use salt instead.
Adobo sa Gata (Coconut Milk Adobo): Add coconut milk during the simmering stage for a creamy, richer sauce.
Dry Adobo: Reduce the sauce significantly until it coats the chicken, or even until it's almost completely absorbed.