Adobo is often thought of as the national dish of the Philippines. This favorite marinated meat dish is served with rice and may be made using pork, beef or fish also. This guide page provides information on how to make chicken adobo.http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Chicken-AdoboAdobo comes from the Spanish language word meaning marinade or seasoning. A favorite Filipino food for many, chicken adobo is made in many varieties most with a soy base but some with sauces based on ingredients like coconut vinegar.http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Chicken-Adobohttp://dictionary.weather.net/spanish/ADOBO

Adobo, as a style of cooking is a marinade consisting of a vinegar, soy, garlic,and peppercorn. Other ingredients may be added to spice up the taste. Adobo can be made in a wok, a dutch oven, over an open fire, or in the oven. Filipino chicken adobo may use thighs or pieces of chiken. Pork adobo can be prepared from any cut of pork available or the store adobo cut of meat can be used. a pork should cut into cuts is a good choice for pork adobo. Adobo can also be made vegetarian using spinach or collard greens.

The remainder of this guide page provides instructions on how to make chicken adobo.

• 1 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 small onion
• 3 pieces sliced ginger
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 8 to10 chicken thighs

1. Using the ingredients above, begin adobo preparation far enough in advance to allow plenty of simmering time for the best flavor.
2. Brown chicken in a 1 tablespoon oil.
3. Skin can be removed to lower the fat content.
4. In a sauce pan, sauté garlic, ginger, onions, peppercorns, ginger in the remaining tablespoon of oil.
5. Add the bay leaves, soy sauce, white vinegar, and a heat mixture.
6. Add chicken to marinate in sauce pan and cook for at least 30 minutes over low heat.
7. Remove bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve over rice.

1. For a different taste try a chicken adobo recipe using coconut milk in addition to the soy sauce.http://www.recipezaar.com/Chicken-Adobo-in-Coconut-Milk-196306
2. For help with how to make chicken adobo in a crock pot visit A Year of Slowcooking.http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/11/crockpot-chicken-adobo-recipe.html
3. For variety consider making a combination of chicken adobo and pork adobo by adding both meats to the meal.http://recipe.philippinecentral.com/adobo.html