Authentic Chicken Adobo

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine vinegar, soy sauce, ½ chopped garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and pat dry. Reserve remaining marinade.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Off heat, set skillet aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add remaining ½ chopped garlic; cook and stir until brown, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder, reduce heat, and simmer, about 3 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour annatto mixture over chicken; add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover; cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes more.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)