Chicken Recipe Pinoy
A classic Filipino-style chicken dish simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, aromatics, and peppercorns — simple, delicious, and perfect with steamed rice.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1 large onion sliced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- water as needed
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot and sauté the garlic and onion until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on the outside.
- Pour in the soy sauce and vinegar. Do not stir; let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add bay leaves and peppercorns, then stir and pour in enough water to partly cover the chicken.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Adjust soy sauce and vinegar ratio based on personal taste. You can also add potatoes or boiled eggs for variation.
