Chicken Adobo

An original, easy recipe from Shop by Aisle.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 head garlic, cloves smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown the chicken thighs on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
2. In the same pan, add garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water, then stir in brown sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
4. Return chicken to the pan, bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
5. Uncover and raise heat to medium, letting the sauce reduce and thicken for another 10 minutes while turning the chicken occasionally.
6. Discard bay leaves and serve chicken over steamed white rice with sauce spooned on top.

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