Chicken Adobo is a Filipino dish that has become popular worldwide because of its savory, tangy, and sweet flavor. It is a simple dish that can be easily prepared even by amateur cooks. The main ingredients of the dish are chicken, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves. The combination of these ingredients gives the chicken a unique taste that is loved by many.
To start preparing Chicken Adobo, you will need the following:
Ingredients:
– 1 kg of chicken, cut into serving pieces
– 1 cup of white vinegar
– 1 cup of soy sauce
– 1 head of garlic, minced
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1 teaspoon of sugar
– cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan and brown the chicken on both sides.
2. Add the garlic and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in the soy sauce and vinegar.
4. Add the bay leaves, black pepper, and sugar.
5. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove the lid and let it cook for 10 more minutes to reduce the sauce.
7. Serve hot with rice.
Chicken Adobo is a versatile dish that can be modified according to everyone’s preference. Some people add potatoes or bell peppers to make it more colorful and flavorful. Others prefer the sauce to be thicker, so they add a little cornstarch to the mixture.
One great thing about Chicken Adobo is that it can be served for any meal – breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also perfect for potlucks and gatherings because it is easy to make and it can feed a large crowd.
If you are craving for Chicken Adobo and want to try it at home, here are two different recipes you might want to try:
Recipe 1: Onolicious Hawaiʻi’s Chicken Adobo
Ingredients:
– 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
– â…“ cup of white vinegar
– 1 ½ tablespoons of soy sauce
– ½ tablespoon of fish sauce
– 1 head of garlic, smashed and peeled
– 2 bay leaves
– black pepper to taste
– 2 teaspoons of sugar
– oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a deep saucepan or deep-fryer and fry the chicken until golden brown.
2. In a separate pan, boil the vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, and sugar.
3. Add the fried chicken and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Recipe 2: Rasa Malaysia’s Chicken Adobo
Ingredients:
– 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
– 1 cup white vinegar
– 1 cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons of sugar
– 6 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 3 bay leaves
– 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan and brown the chicken on both sides.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves.
3. Pour the mixture into the pan with chicken.
4. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
5. Remove the lid and let the sauce thicken for 10 more minutes.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice.
No matter which recipe you choose, Chicken Adobo is a dish that is sure to please your taste buds. Its unique flavor and aroma make it a dish worth trying.
