Famous Chicken Adobo

This chicken adobo recipe has tender, juicy chicken cooked in a rich, flavorful peppery sauce that's simple to make and delicious served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 large onion, quartered and sliced
• 0.33333334326744 cup white vinegar
• 0.66666668653488 cup low sodium soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 2

Return chicken to pan, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 3

Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened and brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf.