Chicken Adobo

By Addie

Chicken Adobo is an authentic Filipino dish and is one of the mostly recognized Filipino foods. Not to be mistaken with Mexican adobo, this dish is uniquely prepared by stewing chicken in vinegar and soy sauce.

Several sources who are experts in Asian food history say that the Filipinos were already cooking adobo even before Spanish colonization. According to them, cooking with vinegar preserves the meat. This method is also considered as one of the earliest food preservation practice.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
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• 2 cups water
• 3 pieces dried bay leaves
• 4 tbsp vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Details

Adapted from panlasangpinoy.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large container, combine the soy sauce and garlic then marinate the chicken overnight

Place the cooking oil in a pan and apply heat. When the oil is hot enough, put-in the marinated chicken and saute until browned. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the dried bay leaves and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender

Add vinegar, salt, and pepper and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes
Serve hot with rice on the side. Share and Enjoy!