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Garlic Pepper Chicken Adobo

Chicken thighs slow-cooked with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay and black pepper for a tangy savory adobo-inspired dinner.

Garlic Pepper Chicken Adobo
Prep 15 minutes · Cook 5 hours · Total 5 hours 15 minutes · 6 servings
Original recipe

Ingredients

  • 2½ lb bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
  • 1½ teaspoons Minnezona House Seasoning
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup cane vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, optional for searing
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

  1. Season chicken lightly with House Seasoning. Sear in oil if desired, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and optional brown sugar.
  3. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Transfer chicken to a platter. For a stronger sauce, pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer 5–10 minutes to reduce.
  5. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve with white rice.

Recipe Notes

  • Do not skip the vinegar; its acidity is central to the dish.
  • Cane vinegar gives a particularly good flavor if you can find it.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
On the side

Suggested Sides

  • Roasted vegetables
    Caramelized vegetables add color and texture while their savory edges fit naturally beside seasoned chicken or pasta.
  • Crisp green salad
    A bright vinaigrette supplies acidity and freshness to balance creamy sauces, cheese or browned chicken.
Wine pairing

Pour a Glass

Chardonnay or Pinot Gris
Both have enough body for chicken and creamy pasta, with acidity that keeps richer sauces from becoming too heavy.

Beer pairing

Crack One Open

Blonde ale
Soft malt and restrained hops complement chicken, garlic and cream without taking attention away from the dish.

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Minnezona · Garlic Pepper Chicken Adobo · 6 servings

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