06/03/2026
Simple Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe
🧾 Ingredients
500 g chicken (cut into pieces)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup water
4 cloves garlic (crushed)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp sugar (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
Mix chicken, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl.
Let it marinate for 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Sauté
Heat oil in a pan.
Lightly sauté the garlic and marinated chicken for 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Add Liquids
Add the marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
4️⃣ Simmer
Let it boil, then lower the heat.
Simmer for 20–30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
5️⃣ Taste & Finish
Add sugar if you want a slightly sweet taste.
Let the sauce reduce until slightly thick.
6️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with steamed rice 🍚.