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Spicy Chicken Adobo Recipe

Spicy chicken adobo is a delicious and flavorful dish that has its roots in Filipino cuisine.
With its perfect blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and chilies, this dish has become a favorite not only in the Philippines but globally as well.
The unique preparation method of stewing chicken in a savory sauce elevates this dish and sets it apart from its Mexican counterpart.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Equipment
  • Heat oil in a large skillet
Ingredients
  
  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken sliced into serving pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
  • 3 bay leaves dried
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 chili pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 can Chopped tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
Instructions
 
  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce, paprika, and brown sugar in a wide bowl.
    Stir well to dissolve the sugar and paprika.
  • Add the chicken pieces, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the marinade.
    Mix well to coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
    Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight for a stronger flavor.
  • After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and drain, reserving the marinade for later use.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Add the chicken pieces (skin side down) to the pan and cook until they're browned on all sides.
  • In the same skillet, add the reserved marinade, garlic, chopped tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, black pepper, and bay leaves.
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the browned chicken pieces back to the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
    Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • If necessary, add more sugar or salt to taste, and cook for an additional 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
    Your spicy chicken adobo is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it alongside steamed white rice and your favorite vegetable side dish for a complete, satisfying meal.
  • Your spicy chicken adobo is now ready to be enjoyed!
    Serve it alongside steamed white rice and your favorite vegetable side dish for a complete, satisfying meal.
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