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Filipino Chicken Adobo
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A classic Filipino dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a savory soy-vinegar sauce with potatoes, carrots, and hard-boiled eggs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 carrots, cut into large chunks
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the soy sauce and half of the minced garlic. Toss well and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and brown the chicken pieces on both sides.
  3. Add the onion and remaining garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the reserved marinade, vinegar, and water. Add the bay leaves, black peppercorns, and brown sugar.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring for about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add the potatoes and carrots. Continue simmering for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  7. Add the peeled hard-boiled eggs and gently spoon the adobo sauce over them. Simmer uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until the sauce reduces and becomes rich and glossy.
  8. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or a little additional soy sauce if needed. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
  • Use cane vinegar for an authentic taste.
  • Adjust vinegar or soy sauce to balance sourness or saltiness.
  • Add more water if the sauce reduces too quickly.

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