- 2 pound chicken thigh and leg, bone-in and skin on
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup distilled vinegar
- 1 can / 355 ml ginger ale or sprite
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 4 bay leaf
- 5 garlic cloves – smashed
- 1 small cooking onion, diced
Brown all sides of the chicken pieces over medium heat for a total of 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a rolling boil.
Lower the heat to medium-low heat, place the lid on but slightly ajar. Let it simmer until the chicken is tender and falls apart easily, the sauce thickens and the top glistens for about 35 minutes.
Add more salt, soy sauce, sugar and or vinegar if needed. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Adobo,, Chicken adobo
Calories: 388 kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 12 g (4%)Protein: 27 g (54%)Fat: 25 g (38%)Cholesterol: 148 mg (49%)Sodium: 1202 mg (52%)Potassium: 396 mg (11%)Fiber: 1 g (4%)Sugar: 9 g (10%)Vitamin A: 131 IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%)Calcium: 38 mg (4%)Iron: 2 mg (11%)