My Favorite Filipino Delicacy is “CHECKIN ADOBO”

NOTES

To save some time, ask your butcher to break down a whole chicken into 10 parts (breasts, wings, thighs, and legs, cutting the breast pieces in half).

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tablespoon neutral oil
1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, cut into 10 parts
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup apple cider vinegar
12 cloves peeled garlic
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
4 dried bay leaves
1 scallion, thinly sliced, optional
Steamed jasmine rice, optional, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1.      Add the oil to a large straight-sided skillet or dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before browning it in the skillet, skin-side-down first. (Work in batches if your skillet isn't large enough to accommodate all of the chicken at once.) Transfer the browned chicken to a plate.

2.      Add the soy sauce and cider vinegar to the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits. Add the chicken to the braising liquid, skin-side-down first, then add the garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked (the meat will be firm, the juices will run clear, and a thermometer inserted will read 165°F), about 20 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through for even cooking.

3.      Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate. Continue to cook the sauce until it's reduced to about 1 cup, about 10 minutes.

4.      Strain the sauce, reserving the garlic cloves, then add the chicken back to the sauce and toss to coat completely. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the garlic cloves and scallion. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Why I choice CHICKEN ADOBO my Favorite Food?

1. I love chicken

2. Because my Grand Mother cook very delicious Chicken Adobo.
3. And I love Filipino foods.