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Best Chicken Adobo Recipe

Try this authentic chicken adobo recipe for an authentic pinoy eating experience.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Best Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe, Chicken Adobo, Chicken Recipes, How to cook Chicken Adobo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4 Persons
Calories 282kcal
Author Eat Like Pinoy
Cost $15 - $20

Equipment

  • Ladle
  • Hot Pot
  • Plates
  • Bowl
  • Cups
  • Tablespoon, teaspoon
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Legs
  • 1 Piece Onion Optional, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Clove Garlic Peeled and Minced
  • 2 Pieces Bay Leaves Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1-2 Cups Water

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Mix well and marinate chicken legs for at least 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, heat the pot and put in the chicken legs with the marinade sauce.
  • Add the bay leaves and onions. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender already.
    TIP: You can add more water if the pork is not yet tender.
  • Set aside the chicken when tender.
  • Heat oil in another pan, medium fry the chicken. Then, set aside when fried.
  • Remove some oil from the pan before pouring the sauce & chicken into it.
  • Simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!