Picture this—you walk into the kitchen, and the scent of delicious chicken adobo fills the room. You take a deep breath and find yourself drooling over the juicy, flavorful chicken that’s cooking away. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, let me tell you, this 7 ingredient chicken adobo recipe is about to make that dream a reality!
First things first, gather your ingredients. You’ll need chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Simple enough, right? Trust me, these flavors are about to take your taste buds on a wild ride.
Now, let’s get down to business. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Give it a good stir, and then add in the chicken thighs. Make sure the chicken is fully coated in the marinade, and then let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight if you’re feeling extra patient).
Once the chicken has marinated, it’s time to cook it up! Place the pot on the stove, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
Now, I know you’re probably thinking “but wait, where are the pictures?” Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Take a look at this juicy, succulent chicken adobo from i am a food blog:
I am a food blog’s Chicken Adobo
And if that’s not enough to make your mouth water, take a look at The Recipe Critic’s version:
The Recipe Critic’s Chicken Adobo
But wait, there’s more! Let’s dive into the ingredients and instructions, shall we?
Ingredients:
– 1 ½ – 2 lbs. chicken thighs
– ⅓ cup soy sauce
– ⅓ cup vinegar
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– ½ tsp. black pepper
– 2 bay leaves
– 2 tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, bay leaves, and brown sugar.
2. Add in the chicken thighs, and make sure they are fully coated in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. Place the pot on the stove, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
And there you have it—juicy, tender chicken adobo that’s bound to make your taste buds dance with joy. Don’t hesitate to whip up a batch (or two) of this delectable Filipino dish—you won’t regret it!
