If you’re a fan of Filipino cuisine, you cannot resist the mouth-watering aroma and taste of Oven-baked Chicken Adobo. We’ve got a recipe that is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Here’s how you can make this delicious dish at home.
Oven-Baked Chicken Adobo
Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken thighs and legs
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. whole peppercorns
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, peppercorns, garlic, onions, and bay leaves. Mix well.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and rub the marinade into the meat, making sure it’s evenly coated with the mixture. Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight for the best flavor.
- Transfer the chicken and marinade to a baking dish. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the skin is caramelized.
- Drizzle with water before serving to add more moisture to the dish.
For those who want to try a variation of this recipe, Oven-roasted Chicken Adobo is a great alternative. Here’s how you can cook it:
Oven-Roasted Chicken Adobo
Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken thighs and legs
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. whole peppercorns
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, peppercorns, garlic, onions, and bay leaves. Mix well.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and rub the marinade into the meat, making sure it’s evenly coated with the mixture. Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight for the best flavor.
- Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan, skin side up.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Baste the chicken with the pan juices and flip the chicken pieces. Bake for another 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Transfer chicken to a serving dish and pour the pan juices on top.
These two recipes are delicious twists on the classic Adobo chicken dish. They are a great way to enjoy the flavors of Filipino cuisine in a new and exciting way. Give them a try and let us know how you like them!