Adobo Chicken Bacon and Bay Leaves

Description:

This dish combines the rich flavors of adobo sauce with the savory taste of bacon, and the aromatic presence of bay leaves, creating a deeply flavored chicken dish perfect for family dinners.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

• Large skillet or frying pan Tongs Measuring cups and spoons Aluminum foil (for covering, if needed)

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  8 slices of bacon
  1 cup soy sauce
  1/2 cup vinegar
  3 bay leaves
  6 cloves garlic, smashed
  1 tablespoon sugar
  Black pepper to taste
  1 cup water

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Prepare Chicken: Wrap each chicken thigh with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.

Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken and add garlic. Cook over medium heat until the bacon starts to render and brown.
Add Adobo Ingredients: Add soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, sugar, black pepper, and water to the skillet. Bring to a boil.

Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Serve: Remove the bay leaves and serve the chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the top.