Entrée: Philippines – Adobo (Chicken Stewed in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Additional 30 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

2 whole chicken legs, about 1 lb total (454 g total)
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) white vinegar
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves. Add the chicken legs and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook each leg until browned on both sides in the pot with the onion.
4. Pour in the reserved marinade and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Optional: Add sugar to balance the flavors.
6. Serve hot over steamed rice, spooning the sauce over the top.