Easy Filipino Chicken Adobo

Name: Easy Filipino Chicken Adobo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 lb (900 g) bone-in chicken pieces (or chicken thighs and drumsticks); 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce; 1/4 cup (60 ml) white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tbsp sugar (or brown sugar); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp whole peppercorn; 5 bay leaves; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 cup (120 ml) water; 1 green onion (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Authentic Filipino chicken adobo made simple: tender chicken simmered until juicy in a soy-vinegar glaze with garlic and peppercorns. A tangy, savory classic that’s perfect with rice

Updated at: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:13:03 GMT