half chicken adobo recipe

If you’re craving some comforting and savory Filipino cuisine, there’s nothing quite like a delicious Chicken Adobo with Potatoes. Here are two different recipes to choose from, each with their own unique twist on this classic Filipino dish.

Recipe 1: Classic Chicken Adobo with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced into cubes

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water, bay leaves, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken mixture to the pan and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir well to combine.
4. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Recipe 2: Easy Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced into cubes

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine the chicken thighs, soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken thighs evenly.
2. Refrigerate the chicken mixture for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours for more flavor).
3. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the diced potatoes. Mix well and cover with a lid.
5. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Both of these Chicken Adobo with Potatoes recipes are bursting with flavor and perfect for a cozy night in. Enjoy!