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Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo Recipe

Considered to be the national dish of the Philippines, this delicious chicken is lightly browned and then cooked in a tart and savory sauce. Serve it on a bed of white rice with a crisp green veggie for a delicious take on comfort food.
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken legs bone-in, skin-on
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup water more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves fresh, or 3 dried
  • salt to taste
  • white rice cooked for serving.

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the canola oil.
  • Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, with the skin side down. Cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, before removing them and setting aside.
  • Into the same pot, add the garlic, black pepper corns and bay leaves and cook until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Add water, soy sauce, vinegar and stir to mix well.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, turn the heat up to high, and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve one day later. Enjoy!