Garlic-Infused Chicken Adobo with Vinegar Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a tangy vinegar-garlic sauce until caramelized to a glossy finish, balancing sweet, sour, and savory notes. This Asian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Vinegar, Soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken thighs
1/2 cup (120ml) Vinegar
1/4 cup (60ml) Soy sauce
8, minced Garlic cloves
2 tbsp Cooking oil
1/4 cup (60ml) Water
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/2 tsp Salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 3 minutes more.
Step 2: Add 8 minced garlic cloves to skillet and cook 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly. Pour in 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.
Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.