Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo

Name: Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin removed; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Chicken adobo is a classic Filipino dish that's as savory as it is bright with acid, and it goes perfectly with a large platter of garlic fried rice.

Dinner · Filipino · 10 ingredients

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin removed
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Blot chicken dry with paper towels, then season lightly all over with salt.