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BBQ Adobo Chicken

SaltwaterDaughters
A summer version of the Philippine classic: tangy marinated chicken thighs cooked on the BBQ – with two ways to marinate!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2/3 cup coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced for more garlic flavour, or smashed and left whole
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric optional
  • 2-3 green onion chopped (for serving)
  • salt

Instructions
 

Marinating Before Cooking

  • Combine all ingredients, except chicken & green onion, in a large bowl. Trim the chicken of excess skin and fat on the bottom, then add to the marinade. Leave for 1-2 hours, but do not go over 2 hours. Once enough time has elapsed, remove chicken to a plate and boil the marinade to reduce until it coats the back of a spoon. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Preheat BBQ to Medium-low heat. Clean the grill, then oil well. Grill chicken on the BBQ with the lid down, basting occasionally with the reduced marinade. Keep an eye on it closely, as the fat in the chicken can cause the fire to flare up. Remove from heat when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken (not touching the bone) reads 165F, about 30 minutes. Serve sprinkled with green onion and some roasted potatoes or rice on the side.

Marinating After the Grill

  • Trim chicken of excess fat and skin from the bottom, then sprinkle all sides generously with salt. Leave on the counter for 15-30 minutes. While chicken is resting, combine marinade ingredients and boil on the stove until it reduces slightly.
  • Preheat BBQ to Medium-low heat. Clean the grill, then oil well. Pat chicken dry, then grill chicken on the BBQ with the lid down, turning occasionally, until the skin is crisp and an instant read thermometer reads 165F, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from grill and pour marinade over chicken. Let rest in marinade for 15 minutes to 1 hour, gently reheating before serving. Serve with chopped green onion and your favourite sides, we like roasted potatoes or rice.
Keyword bbq, bbq chicken thighs, chicken abodo, coconut vinegar, Filipino, garlic, grilled chicken, philippines, soy sauce, summer