{"id":"06ca493e-bc60-4578-9ca2-fd6df0b7a06f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/06ca493e-bc60-4578-9ca2-fd6df0b7a06f","source_url":"https://christieathome.com/blog/chicken-adobo/","title":"Easy Chicken Adobo (30 Minutes, No Marinating)","description":"Tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a bold, tangy and savory adobo sauce. This easy chicken adobo recipe is ready in just 30 minutes with only 8 ingredients and no marinating needed. I let the vinegar simmer to mellow its sharpness, giving the sauce that delicious tang without an overpowering sour bite!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://christieathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Chicken-Adobo-6.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (pat dry)","item":"skin-on bone-in chicken thighs","quantity":4,"preparation":"pat dry"},{"text":"1/4 cup regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)","item":"regular soy sauce","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or light soy sauce"},{"text":"1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or white vinegar"},{"text":"1 1/2 tbsp garlic (sliced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns","item":"whole black peppercorns","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 bay leaves (dried)","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2,"preparation":"dried"},{"text":"1/2 medium onion (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices)","item":"medium onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"cut into 1/2-inch thick slices"},{"text":"1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or any neutral oil"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until slightly softened."},{"number":2,"text":"Push the onions to the sides of the pan. Place the chicken skin-side down in the center and sear undisturbed for about 3 minutes until golden brown."},{"number":3,"text":"Pour in the soy sauce, then add the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and vinegar last. Do not stir after adding the vinegar!"},{"number":4,"text":"Bring the sauce to a boil, then cover and reduce to medium-low heat. Maintain a gentle simmer for 10 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove the lid and flip the chicken skin-side up. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Remove the lid and check that the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part, avoiding the bone. Simmer longer if needed. Simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly. Avoid reducing it too far, as it can become overly salty. Serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T09:25:26.50228+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T09:25:26.50228+00:00"}