Chicken Adobo

The Philippines' unofficial national dish: chicken braised in vinegar, soy, garlic and bay until glossy and tender.

Ingredients

• 800 g chicken thighs, bone in
• 80 ml soy sauce
• 80 ml cane or white vinegar
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp oil
• 120 ml water

Method

1. Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the chicken skin-side down, about 5 minutes. Turn and brown the other side.
2. Add the garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns. Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar and water.
3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, turning the chicken once.
4. Uncover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce reduces to a glossy glaze.
5. Serve over steamed rice with plenty of sauce spooned on top.