Chicken Adobo Recipe (My Version)

Name: Chicken Adobo Recipe (My Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: marinade:; 3 pounds chicken drumsticks and/ thighs - take off skin (or 8 pieces of drumsticks).; 1/2 cup reg. soy sauce; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 3/4 cup water; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns -; 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns; 4 cloves of sliced garlic; for cooking:; 2 tablespoon oil, any kind is fine; 2 or 3 medium onions, sliced

Servings: persons

marinade:
3 pounds chicken drumsticks and/ thighs - take off skin (or 8 pieces of drumsticks).
1/2 cup reg. soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
3/4 cup water
4 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns -
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
4 cloves of sliced garlic
for cooking:
2 tablespoon oil, any kind is fine
2 or 3 medium onions, sliced

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1. Take the skin off the chicken
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2. Put chicken in a non-metallic bowl or glass tupperware.
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3. pour in soysauce + vinegar + water. Add bay leaves, sliced garlic and peppercorns. Mix well. Try to make sure that the chicken are all lined up and covered with the liquid.
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4. Make sure you turn the chicken at least once after putting it in the fridge to marinade for 3 to 6 hours... or more, but no more than 12 hours. I usually try to make sure the chicken gets the same amount of marinading time on each side.
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5. When ready to cook, take chicken out and slice the onions.
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6. in a large pot or large pan (one that has a lid) - heat pan to medium high, add 2 tablespoons of oil
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7. pan fry the chicken until brown on each side, turn chicken several times so that it doesn't stick to the pan/pot.
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8. Taken chicken out when it's brown on each side, put it back into the marinade
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9. quickly add the sliced onions to the pot/pan, sautee for about 4 to 5 minutes.
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10. pour chicken and marinade into the pot, stir and bring to boil
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11. once it boils, turn down the heat to a simmer...low-medium (but it depends on your burner).
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12. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stir occasionally.
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13. When the chicken is done, you can take the bay leaves out. I usually leave them in.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: marinade:, 3 pounds chicken drumsticks and/ thighs - take off skin (or 8 pieces of drumsticks)., 1/2 cup reg. soy sauce, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Adobo Recipe (My Version) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!