Name: Mom's Chicken Adobo recipe by Levinia St. Jean at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 TBsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup vinegar; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp fresh ground peppercorn; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 1.75-2 lbs chicken thighs/drumsticks; 3 TBsp sugar; 2 TBsp peanut butter

ABOUT Mom's Chicken Adobo RECIPE

Chicken adobo is traditionally made with vinegar and soy sauce, giving it a sour and salty taste.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 TBsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
4 bay leaves
1/2 tsp fresh ground peppercorn
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1.75-2 lbs chicken thighs/drumsticks
3 TBsp sugar
2 TBsp peanut butter

Instructions

Heat oil in a saucepan on med-high until bubbly.
Add garlic.
Once browned (about 1 min), add onion and chicken and sear for about 3-4 minutes.
Next, add soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, pepper, crushed red pepper. Cook for about 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally.
Add in the sugar and peanut butter. Continue cooking for about 6 more mins, constantly stirring until the sauce is reduced by half.
Total cooking time is about 20 mins. Serve with rice and enjoy!

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