Frying pan
Filipino Chicken Adobo in a Frying Pan
The Filipino national dish of chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves — all cooked in a single frying pan until tender, glossy, and deeply savoury. A brilliant one-pan recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
4.7 (3)
- Prep
- 8min
- Cook
- 25min
- Total
- 33min
- Serves
- 4
Shared by One Pan kitchen
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 80ml white cane or rice wine vinegar
- 60ml light soy sauce
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 150ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Steamed jasmine rice, to serve
- 2 spring onions, sliced
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3 reviews
- Josie A.
This is comfort food at its finest. The garlic and vinegar sauce is unlike anything else.
23 Apr 2026
- Colin D.
Such a clever one-pan dish — the vinegar balances the soy perfectly. Will make this again.
23 Apr 2026
- Maria R.
Proper Filipino adobo! The tangy-sweet soy glaze is just incredible. An absolute must-make.
23 Apr 2026
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