Adobo-Style Braised Chicken with Vinegar and Soy

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Tender chicken pieces slowly braised in a tangy and savory sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves, a Filipino staple perfect for family meals. This Filipino-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, soy sauce, white 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: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs skin-side down and brown for 4-5 minutes until golden, then flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove browned chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add 6 crushed garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1/2 cup water. Add 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1 tbsp brown sugar.
  4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Uncover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly, adjusting salt to taste before serving.

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