Lolah's Chicken Adobo

My Filipino Mom taught me how to make this traditional dish following the recipe her mother taught her. And though I've made a couple of changes, I guarantee they're Mom-approved. 'Lolah' is 'Grandma' in the Philippines, in case you were wondering. Serve over steamed rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Cook garlic in oil for no more than 30 seconds. Add all of the chicken to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is white all over. Do not brown.

Step 2

Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water, and add the pickling spice. Make sure the spice ball is submerged. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and place lid on pot so that some steam can escape. Simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is very tender.