Chicken Adobo
Chicken thighs braised in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic until glossy and tangy, a beloved one-pot dinner over steamed rice.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 8 cloves garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups rice
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs skin side down for 5 minutes.
- 2
Flip the chicken and add soy sauce, vinegar, smashed garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, and brown sugar with 1/2 cup water.
- 3
Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and braise 25 minutes, turning the chicken once halfway.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions.
- 5
Uncover the skillet and simmer 8 minutes until the sauce reduces to a glossy glaze that coats the chicken.
- 6
Serve the chicken and sauce spooned over the steamed rice.
