Classic Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe
This classic Filipino chicken adobo recipe is simmered on the stove with soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf until the sauce tastes balanced and the chicken is tender. If you’re wondering how to make adobo at home, these simple ingredients and clear steps make it easy.
Ingredients
For the adobo
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the ingredients
Pat the chicken dry. Smash the garlic and cut the potatoes into large cubes so they hold their shape while simmering.
Build the pot
Add chicken, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaf, and salt to a large pot. Pour in 3 cups water; the chicken should be mostly covered, not fully submerged.
Simmer gently
Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to low, crack the lid, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, keeping it at a gentle bubble.
Add potatoes
Stir in the potato cubes. Continue simmering 12–15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is fully cooked. Add a splash of water if the liquid gets too low.
Finish the sauce
Uncover and boil 5–8 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce. Remove the bay leaf, taste for salt, and serve hot.