Cooking time can vary depending on the size of your chicken thighs. This is a recipe you’ll need in your recipe box. It’s Chicken Adobo, and it just might become one of your new go-to recipes. The marinade typically consists of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaf. When making Filipino chicken adobo, you’ll first marinate the chicken, which later becomes a thick and flavorful adobo sauce as you simmer the chicken with it. It is not traditionally a spicy dish, though it definitely delivers on those bold flavors we all enjoy, and it’s easy to spice it up if you’d like to with hot chilies or pepper flakes. I hope you love this dish as much as we do. Let’s talk about how to make Chicken Adobo, shall we? Heat the Pan. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan to medium-high heat. Sear the Chicken. Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Reserve the marinade. Cook the Onions, Peppers, and Garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the hot pan and add the onion and peppers (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring. Simmer the Chicken. Tuck the chicken pieces into the pan and sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the adobo sauce thickens to a syrupy glaze. Baste several times during cooking, if desired. If needed, remove the chicken and cook the sauce longer until properly reduced, then add chicken to warm through. Serve It Up! Serve with rice and garnish. Enjoy! Boom! Done! Your chicken adobo is ready to serve. So easy to make, isn’t it? This is definitely an easy recipe to put together, and so delicious! That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this chicken adobo recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! You can also freeze it for 2-3 months. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
