Filipino Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken leg quarters (cleaned)
• 7 garlic (6-8 cloves)
• 1 inch fresh ginger (knob)
• 3 bay leaves
• 0.66 cup dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 0.75 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for searing)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl or container, combine the chicken leg quarters, garlic, ginger, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, dark soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and white vinegar.

2. 2

   Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, though marinating overnight is recommended for the best flavor.

3. 3

   Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the liquid) and sear the chicken on all sides until it is nice and brown.

4. 4

   Pour the reserved marinade back into the pot with the chicken.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat from medium-high to medium-low.

6. 6

   Allow the chicken to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until it is fully cooked through and fork-tender.

7. 7

   Serve the chicken and sauce over coconut sticky rice.

Notes

The creator notes that additional seasonings like onion powder or Creole seasoning are not necessary as the dark soy sauce and aromatics provide sufficient flavor. For an authentic variation, one commenter suggests using cane vinegar.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• Filipino
• budget-friendly
• braised
• dinner