“Filipino Chicken Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice: A Flavorful and Sensory Experience”

Allergens

Soy, Gluten (if using gluten-based soy sauce)

Ingredients

• 800g boneless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, white vinegar, water, 5 minced garlic cloves, sugar, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and add chicken thighs.
2. Reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
3. In another pan over medium heat, cook the remaining 4 minced garlic cloves in vegetable oil for 1 minute, then add the cooked rice. Stir and cook for another 3 4 minutes.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the sauce using a slotted spoon and set aside. Continue to simmer the sauce over medium heat until it thickens slightly.
5. Serve the chicken adobo on top of the garlic fried rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of tangy, savory chicken adobo with fragrant garlic fried rice creates a harmonious balance that satisfies both your taste buds and your senses.

Notes

Adjust the amount of sugar and black pepper according to taste. - Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to the adobo sauce.