Adobong Manok (Filipino Chicken Adobo)

Ingredients

• 4 chicken quarters (separated into drumstick & thighs, skin on & bone in)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 20 cloves garlic (smashed)
• 2 inch ginger (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp coconut palm sugar (grated) or brown sugar
• 1&1/2 tbsp whole black peppercorns (toasted)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• spring onion (sliced)
• garlic confit (optional)
• fresh red chillies (sliced, optional)
• fried shallots (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large ziplock bag, add chicken, toss & chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hrs or overnight.

3. 3

   Heat a large pot on medium high heat & add oil.

4. 4

   When hot, add chicken pieces (in batches) & sear meat for 5 mins until browned (do not overcrowd or stir around too much), remove & set aside.

5. 5

   Into the pot used earlier, add slices onions & fry for 5 mins or until translucent.

6. 6

   Add chicken back in & marinade into the pot, bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Lower heat to medium low & simmer for 30-45 mins, flipping chicken occasionally, until sauce has thickened & reaches desired consistency.

8. 8

   Taste to adjust seasoning & turn off the heat.

9. 9

   Serve chicken adobo with rice, top with preferred garnish & enjoy!