Description
Succulent Filipino adobo chicken marries tangy vinegar and soy sauce in a classic island dish that sings with bold, rich flavors. Tender chicken simmers in a marinade that promises comfort and culinary adventure you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Sauce Components:
- ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) white vinegar
Aromatics and Spices:
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) black peppercorns
- 4 bay leaves
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by whisking together tangy vinegar, salty soy sauce, pungent crushed garlic, aromatic black peppercorns, and fragrant bay leaves in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Submerge chicken thighs completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal the container and allow flavors to meld in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, preferably overnight.
- Ignite the oven and calibrate the temperature to 375°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for the marinated poultry.
- Transfer the chicken thighs into a deep, heavy-bottomed cooking vessel, positioning them skin-side down to maximize flavor development.
- Cascade the entire marinade over the chicken pieces, guaranteeing each morsel is nestled in the aromatic liquid.
- Secure the lid and slide the vessel into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to braise luxuriously for thirty minutes.
- After the initial cooking period, unveil the pot and carefully rotate the chicken thighs, ensuring the skin faces upward. Generously baste the meat with the surrounding sauce to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Continue roasting uncovered, watching the skin transform into a golden-brown, crispy exterior while the sauce reduces and intensifies.
- Once the chicken achieves a deep mahogany color and the sauce reaches a glossy, thick consistency, remove from the oven.
- Present the succulent Filipino adobo chicken atop a bed of steamed rice, generously drizzling the remaining sauce to amplify the dish’s rich, complex flavors.
Notes
- Discover the magic of tender, flavorful chicken soaked in a tangy marinade that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering Filipino classic.
- Marinating overnight allows deep penetration of rich soy and vinegar flavors, creating a succulent dish that melts in your mouth.
- Slow-baking creates a caramelized exterior while keeping the chicken incredibly juicy, making this recipe a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg