Chicken Adobo with Liver Spread

Method7 steps · about 50 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a pot over medium heat, heat oil (1 tablespoon). Add garlic (1 head) and cook until softened.

   Uses 1 tablespoon canola oil · 1 head garlic, peeled and minced

2. 2

   Step 2: Add chicken (3 pounds) and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and juices run clear.

   Uses Softened garlic in oil · 3 pounds chicken, cut into serving parts

3. 3

   Step 3: Add vinegar (1 cup) and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.

   Boil vinegar uncovered · 5 minUses Lightly browned chicken and garlic · 1 cup vinegar

4. 4

   Step 4: Add soy sauce (1/2 cup), water (1 cup), and bay leaves (2). Continue to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes.

   Boil added adobo liquid · 3 minUses Chicken in vinegar · 1/2 cup soy sauce · 1 cup water · 2 bay leaves

5. 5

   Step 5: Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced.

   Simmer chicken · 30 minUses Chicken with adobo braising liquid

6. 6

   Step 6: Season with salt and pepper (to taste) to taste.

   Uses Cooked chicken adobo · salt and pepper to taste

7. 7

   Step 7: Add liver spread (1/4 cup) and stir until well-dispersed. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve hot.

   Thicken adobo with liver spread · 3 minUses Seasoned cooked chicken adobo · 1/4 cup liver spread