Filipino Adobo Chicken – Chicken braised in vinegar and soy sauce with lots of garlic. This easy, savory chicken dish has become a staple in my home. As this simmers, your kitchen will be filled with an intoxicating sweet and sour aroma that will leave you anxious to eat.

Filipino Adobo Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 8 skinless chicken drumsticks, on the bone
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce for GF and coconut aminos for Paleo
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 small head of garlic, crushed
• 6 ground peppercorns
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Marinate chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeño and pepper, for at least an hour (overnight is ideal).
• Put chicken, 1/2 cup water, bay leaves and marinade into a deep nonstick skillet and cook on medium-low heat. Cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Remove the cover and cook an additional 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces.
• Discard bay leaves and serve over rice if you wish.

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