30-Min. Easy Chicken Adobo (No Marinating!)
Tender, juicy chicken thighs simmer 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. The rich sauce is perfect for spooning over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs pat dry
- ¼ cup regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- ½ cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon garlic sliced
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves dried
- ½ medium onion cut into ½" thick slices
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Cook the onions until softened.
- Make space in the center of the pan. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear without moving for 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the soy sauce, then add the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and vinegar last. Do not stir after adding the vinegar. Let it simmer undisturbed so the sharp vinegar flavor can mellow.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to low-medium heat. Maintain a steady simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and flip the chicken skin-side up. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and check that the thickest part of the chicken has reached 165°F. If needed, continue simmering until cooked through. Simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, watching closely so it doesn't reduce too far. Remove from heat and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg