Filipino Adobo Chicken – Chicken braised in vinegar and soy sauce with lots of garlic. This easy, savory chicken dish has become a staple in my home. As this simmers, your kitchen will be filled with an intoxicating sweet and sour aroma that will leave you anxious to eat.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 skinless chicken drumsticks, on the bone
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce for GF and coconut aminos for Paleo
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 small head of garlic, crushed
- 6 ground peppercorns
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Marinate chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño, and pepper, for at least an hour (overnight is ideal).
- Put chicken, 1/2 cup water, bay leaves, and marinade into a deep nonstick skillet and cook on medium-low heat. Cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the cover and cook an additional 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces.
- Discard bay leaves and serve over rice if you wish.
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