Chicken Adobo

Adobo Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo chicken, cut/fillet
  

• 1 head garlic, minced

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1 cup vinegar

• 2 cups of water

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 5 laurel leaves (bay leaves)

• 4 tablespoons of cooking oil or olive oil

• 2 teaspoon sugar
  

• 3 tablespoons water

Adobo Cooking Instructions:

• In a big sauce pan or wok, sauté garlic and onions on cooking hot 2 tablespoons of oil.

• Add the chicken to the pan. Add 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, paprika and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or when meat is tender.

• Remove the chicken from the sauce pan and on another pan, heat cooking oil and brown the chicken for a few minutes.

• Mix the browned chicken back to the sauce . Bring to a boil then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

• Serve hot with the adobo gravy and plain rice.

Adobo Cooking Tips:

• You have the option to add crushed ginger to the onions and garlic when sautéing. Ginger adds a unique flavor to your adobo.