Classic Filipino Adobo Chicken - Easy Chef Ideas

Ingredients

• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup cane vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2-4 bay leaves
• 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or chicken drumsticks)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
• 1-2 red chili peppers (for heat, optional)
• 1 cup water (if needed for sauce balance, optional)