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Chicken Adobo

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All the ingredients for my version of this standout Filipino dish are simple, pantry staples, which I love. It’s sweet, sticky and tangy, and tastes even better if you can squeeze in an overnight marinating session. 

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CHICKEN ADOBO

PREP TIME

5 minutes + 30 minutes marinating
COOK TIME

1 hour 10 minutes
SERVES

4
Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks

¾ cup apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup light soy sauce

3 tbsp brown sugar

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp finely grated ginger

6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 brown onion, halved and sliced

1 long red chilli, finely sliced

4 bay leaves

¼ cup sliced spring onion (scallions)

sea salt

Steps
Step 1

Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, ginger and half the chopped garlic. Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour over the vinegar mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and set aside in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy-based pan over high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook in batches (about 3-4 minutes each side) until golden brown. Reserve the marinade for later. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Place the pan back on medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until the onions have coloured and are soft. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for another minute. Add the chicken pieces, reserved marinade, bay leaves and ¼ cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a large bowl or platter. Place sauce over medium-high heat and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken slightly. Pour sauce over chicken pieces and scatter over the spring onion.

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Glenn
April 19, 2023

5 stars for the Adobo Chicken

I made this the other night and it was superb. Added a little extra grated ginger initially and a small amount of cornflour slurry to the final sauce to thicken a bit. It was outstanding. 🙂

AucklandNewZealand
April 17, 2023

Winner!!!

I accidentally used a little too much liquid & ended up having to use cornstarch to thicken. Thank goodness for that thou as it gave more delicious sauce. This is absolutely delicious & I will be making again. Family devoured it!!!

Allicen
October 31, 2022

Amazing!

The one and only way I will make adobo! My hubby loves it and even my picky kiddos.

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