Chicken Adobo Recipe and Ingredients

Chicken adobo is a dependable ulam for weekday meals, packed lunches and restaurant preparation. This version balances alat, asim and garlic, with enough sauce for rice.

Chicken adobo ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces, or 1 kg chicken pieces
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 head garlic, crushed
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Buy the ingredients

Start with Whole Chicken, then add:

• Bawang (Garlic)
• Sibuyas Pula
• Toyo
• Suka
• Paminta
• Dahon ng Laurel

How to cook chicken adobo

1. Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, half of the garlic and pepper for 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil and sauté the remaining garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
4. Add the marinade, water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
5. Pour in the vinegar and allow it to boil for 3 minutes before stirring.
6. Cover and simmer for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Uncover and reduce the sauce if you prefer a drier adobo.

Kitchen notes

Add a little water if the sauce becomes too salty. For restaurant batches, keep the ingredient ratio consistent and confirm that the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature before serving.

See the complete Adobo ingredient guide or try the Pork Adobo Recipe.

Order by 6:00 PM for next-day delivery in Manila.