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🍗 Authentic Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe (with a Modern Twist)

Filipino Chicken Adobo is the Philippines’ national dish for a reason — it’s savory, tangy, garlicky, and deeply comforting. This modern take on the classic recipe keeps the soul of traditional adobo but adds a subtle fusion flair with a hint of coconut milk and seared finish for extra richness and depth.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🇵🇭 Authentic taste with a modern upgrade
  • 🍽️ Simple ingredients, bold flavor
  • 🥘 One-pot, easy to cook, and full of umami
  • 🥥 Coconut milk adds creaminess without overpowering
  • 🍚 Perfect with rice for the ultimate comfort meal

📝 Ingredients

Traditional base:

  • 2 lbs (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns (or 1/2 tsp cracked)

Modern twist:

  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (adds a creamy finish)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (for deeper umami)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for browning)
  • Optional: sliced red chilies or green onions for garnish

🍽️ Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  • In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, smashed garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge).

2. Sear for Flavor

  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade (reserve liquid) and brown both sides for 2–3 minutes each. Set aside.

3. Simmer the Adobo

  • Pour marinade into the pan, add chicken back, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is tender and sauce reduces.

4. Add the Modern Twist

  • Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar, and fish sauce.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.

5. Serve

  • Remove bay leaves. Garnish with red chilies or green onions if desired.
  • Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice with plenty of sauce spooned on top.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Use pork belly or a chicken-pork combo for richer flavor.
  • For a dry-style adobo, simmer longer to reduce sauce completely.
  • Add hard-boiled eggs or potatoes for a heartier dish.
  • Want it spicier? Add sliced Thai chilies to the simmer.

🍛 Serving Suggestions

Pair your modern adobo with:

  • Garlic fried rice or plain steamed rice
  • Atchara (pickled papaya) or fresh cucumber salad
  • Crispy fried egg on top
  • A cold glass of calamansi juice or iced tea

📦 Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Adobo gets even better the next day as flavors deepen.
  • Can be frozen for up to 1 month and reheated gently on the stove.

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