20-Min Chicken Adobo Bowl
Glossy braised chicken in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce served over steamed rice. The whole thing comes together in one skillet in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Sear chicken 2 minutes per side without moving — edges should brown. Remove to a plate.
Step 4
Add minced garlic to the same skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom.
Step 6
Return chicken to skillet with bay leaves and simmer 8–10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
Step 7
Serve chicken and glossy sauce over warm steamed rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- tongs
- wooden spoon
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