Spicy Adobo Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (skin on for extra crispness)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (use a good quality dark soy for depth)
• 1/4 cup white vinegar (unfiltered preferred for authenticity)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (freshly minced for pungency)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (to balance acidity)
• 1-2 fresh Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced thin (adjust to heat preference)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium white onion, sliced
• Chopped green onions (for fresh mild sharpness)
• Toasted sesame seeds (adds nutty texture)
• Lime wedges (spritz for extra zing)
• Fresh cilantro leaves (provides a bright herbaceous note)