Homestyle Filipino Chicken Adobo Stir-Fry Recipe

Homestyle Filipino chicken adobo is a comforting and satisfying dish featuring braised chicken in a sauce that offers a balanced hit of sweet, sour, and tangy.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole (3 1/2–4-pounds) chicken
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken into pieces using scissors or a sharp, heavy chef’s knife.
2. 2Combine the chicken pieces with apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smashed garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. 3Whisk together the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. 4Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. 5Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat it dry. Reserve the marinade.
6. 6Add the chicken pieces skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
7. 7Remove the chicken and set it aside.
8. 8Add the onion and bell pepper to the same pan and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
9. 9Pour in the adobo sauce and reserved marinade.
10. 10Return the chicken to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
11. 11Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until it’s cooked through and the sauce has reduced.
12. 12Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
13. 13Serve the Filipino chicken stir-fry over white rice.