Filipino Chicken (Chicken Adobo)
4 servings
180 minutes
Filipino-style chicken (Chicken Adobo) is a fragrant dish infused with the aromas of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. Its roots go deep into the history of Filipino cuisine, where marinating in vinegar served as a method of preserving meat. Tender chicken simmered in a spicy marinade acquires a rich flavor with a slight tang and spicy notes of bay leaves and garlic. Traditionally served with boiled rice that harmoniously complements its juiciness and depth of flavor. This dish has become a symbol of home comfort, and its simplicity makes it accessible for any cook. Perfect for a warm family dinner or a cozy evening with loved ones.
1
Chop the onion and garlic.
- Garlic: 3 heads
- Onion: 0.5 head
2
Cut the meat into large cubes.
- Chicken: 1000 g
3
Add soy sauce and vinegar to the chicken, mix with garlic and onion, add bay leaf, pepper, and salt. Mix well, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Soy sauce: 0.5 glass
- White wine vinegar: 0.8 glass
- Chicken: 1000 g
- Garlic: 3 heads
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
4
Put on the stove, bring to a boil, then simmer on medium heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Chicken: 1000 g
5
Serve with the sauce in which the chicken was stewed. For a side dish, serve boiled rice or vegetables.
- Chicken: 1000 g