Quick Stir-Fried Chicken Adobo with Garlic and Black Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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A speedy version of the classic Filipino adobo featuring tender chicken thighs stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and freshly cracked black pepper for a savory punch. This Filipino-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp white vinegar
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 stalks green onions, chopped
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 5 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs bite-sized chicken thighs and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
Step 3: Pour in reserved marinade and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Step 4: Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Stir in 2 chopped green onion stalks just before removing from heat to add freshness.