I think it's safe to say that adobo is the national dish of the Philippines. Filipinos often refer to themselves as Pinoy, hence the phrase Pinoy comfort food.There are so many variations on this dish and it can be made with chicken or pork. I find that both are equally good, but chicken is a personal favorite. It's a bit like a stew and a bit like a fricassee, but it is not difficult to make and is fairly quick to table. Ideally, you should marinade the meat overnight to really infuse the flavors. Ingredients 3 lbs of Chicken Thighs, bone in skinless or Chicken Breasts boneless, cut in large pieces. 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce 3/4 cup Cider, Rice or Distilled Vinegar 1/2 cup Water 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar 8 cloves of Garlic, peeled, crushed and loosely chopped 4 Bay Leaves 1 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper 1 tsp whole Black Peppercorns 1 Onion, sliced Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, water, ground black pepper and garlic and mix together. Pour over the chicken pi
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