CHICKEN ADOBO

 Ingredients

1/2 lb chicken thighs/breast
1/2 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped/minced
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp brown sugar
2 bay leaves
1/2 - 1 cup water
green onions (optional for toppings)


Instructions for chicken thighs:

Cut the chicken thighs' fat.
Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown in a skillet or pot over medium heat. This stage does not require it to be completely cooked.
Add onions, garlic, and black pepper. Cook until softened.
Pour in enough water to cover the chicken, but do not stir, then add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and bay leaves.
Simmer covered on low to medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
Simmer uncovered until the sauce reduces to your liking. The sauce should be slightly thick.
Taste test and adjust to your liking.
Top with optional green onions.
Serve chicken adobo over a freshly cooked rice!

Instructions for chicken breast:

Chop the chicken breast into pieces that suit your preferred size.
Saute garlic and onions until fragrant then put in your chicken.
Add your bay leaves and black pepper and continue stirring for 3 mins.
Pour in enough water to cover the chicken, but do not stir, then add the soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar.
Simmer covered on low to medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
Simmer uncovered until the sauce reduces to your liking. The sauce should be slightly thick.
Taste test and adjust to your liking.
Top with optional green onions.
Serve chicken adobo over a freshly cooked rice!