EASIEST CHICKEN ADOBO

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For adobo that's sweet, salty, tangy, garlicky, and ready in a fraction of the time, don't peel and slice each garlic clove: Just cut open a whole head and simmer it in the sauce.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Philippines     Chicken     Braise     Garlic     Chile Pepper     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
5 dried bay leaves
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar
2 green chiles (such as serrano or jalapeño), thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
Cooked rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Cook chicken, thighs skin side down, lifting pieces with tongs once or twice toward the end to let fat flow underneath and turning drumsticks as needed to brown both sides, until skin is crisp and golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and turn thighs skin side up.
  • Add garlic, bay leaves, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and half of chiles to same pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; season generously with pepper.
  • Return chicken to pot; arrange skin side up. Cover and cook gently, adjusting heat to maintain a bare simmer and turning pieces halfway through, until chicken is very tender and meat is pulling away from bones but not falling apart, 35-40 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Bring braising liquid to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring often, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; return chicken to pot, turning to coat in sauce.
  • Serve chicken over rice topped with remaining chile and more pepper.

lu gonz√°lez
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This chicken adobo recipe is a must-try for any Filipino food lover. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the fish sauce, which gave the dish a nice umami flavor.


Bergele Anno
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This chicken adobo recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the white wine, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.


Bhatti Sanaullah
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken adobo, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the pineapple juice, which gave the dish a nice tropical flavor.


PUBG Id
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This chicken adobo recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and easy to make. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Malik Junaid
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This chicken adobo recipe is a must-try for any Filipino food lover. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the fish sauce, which gave the dish a nice umami flavor.


raheel anis
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This chicken adobo recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the white wine, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.


Elizabeth Herr
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I've been making chicken adobo for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was incredibly tender and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I loved the addition of the red bell pepper, which gave the dish a nice pop of color.


Jillani Jan
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This chicken adobo recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and easy to make. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ch abubakkar
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken adobo, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the brown sugar, which gave the dish a nice caramelized flavor.


Daniyalkhan Khan
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This chicken adobo recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Filipino food. The chicken was incredibly tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and velvety texture.


Ilma Sijardeen
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken adobo recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was bursting with flavor. I loved the addition of the soy sauce and vinegar, which gave the dish


Mosin Ali
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This chicken adobo recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory. I especially liked the addition of the pineapple juice, which gave the dish a nice tropical flavor.


Stephanie Jeter
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I was looking for a simple and flavorful chicken adobo recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was tangy and savory. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying m


Faisal ali Baloch
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I've made this chicken adobo recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came


Slindile Mnguni
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This was my first time making chicken adobo, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came together quickly. I especially liked the tip about using a pressure cooker to cook the chicken. It made the chicken so tend


Tanveer Savra
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken adobo, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly juicy and the sauce was packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the bay leaves and cloves, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.


Pranto De
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This is the best chicken adobo recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. I will definitely be making this again and again.