Terumi Morita
May 21, 2026·Recipes·1 min read · 204 words

Chicken Adobo

A traditional Filipino chicken adobo featuring a harmonious balance of soy sauce and vinegar.

Contents（4項）▾
  1. 01Ingredients & steps
  2. 02Why this works
  3. 03Autopilot guard summary
  4. 04Terumi Brain v1 review
Dark soy-vinegar braised chicken pieces garnished with bay leaf and pepper.
RecipeFilipino
Prep15m
Cook30m
Serves4 人分
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Steps

  1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and onion for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavor.

  2. In a large pot, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sear the marinated chicken pieces until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). This step enhances depth of flavor.

  3. Add vinegar to the pot and let it simmer without stirring for 2-3 minutes to cook off the strong vinegar taste.

  4. Pour in water, add bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.

  5. Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and sugar if needed. If the sauce is too thin, increase heat to reduce it until desired consistency is reached.

Why this works

Chicken adobo is a prime example of the Filipino braising technique, where the chicken is marinated in a soy-vinegar mixture that penetrates the meat, ensuring rich flavor. Searing the chicken before braising enhances the Maillard reaction, creating a complex depth in taste. The vinegar and soy sauce balance acidity and umami, making it a harmonious dish. It’s crucial to simmer the vinegar initially to avoid overpowering the dish with a raw taste. If the sauce seems too thin at the end, simply increase the heat to encourage evaporation, thickening the sauce. Conversely, if the chicken appears too dry, add a splash of water and cover the pot to steam it back to tenderness.

Autopilot guard summary

  • truth: approved
  • quality: approved (score 100)
  • similarity: approved (score 0.07 vs chikuzenni)
  • regulatory: approved
  • image: approved

Terumi Brain v1 review

  • grade: A · overall 88/100 · readiness publish_ready
  • scores: chef=100 science=100 repair=95 culture=90 safety=100 taste=66 mon=60 geo=95

Suggested enhancements

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