Adobo-Inspired Chicken Thighs with Coconut Vinegar Glaze

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory soy and garlic marinade finished with a tangy coconut vinegar glaze for a Filipino-inspired meal. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, soy sauce, coconut vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup coconut vinegar, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy edges form.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs, add 1 medium sliced white onion, and pour in 1/2 cup water along with the reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes until chicken is tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high, cooking for another 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens to a glaze that coats the chicken beautifully.

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