Authentic Filipino (Philippines) Chicken Adobo

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   Mix up the marinade ingredients.

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   Add the chicken to a pot (make sure to use a pot with a lid), pour the marinade over it and marinate for 30 minutes.

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   Then simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.

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   Do not open the pot.

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   Once the time is up, open the pot and flip the pieces of chicken over and simmer for another 15 minutes.

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   At this point, check to see how much sauce is remaining.

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   If there is little sauce left, turn the heat down and if there is a lot of sauce left in the pot, remove the lid and let it simmer without the lid on until there is only a little sauce left.

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   In doing this you have to stand next to your stove to watch it or it will burn.

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   Once the sauce is reduced, taste it.

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    Season with salt according to your taste.

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    You can thicken the sauce with 2 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch if it needs thickening.

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    Turn the stove off and serve over rice.

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    Leftovers are even better as the flavors have more time to meld.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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