Leyley's Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings

Adobo chicken wings are simmered with soy, peppercorns, and jalapeños, then pan-fried to perfection with garlic in this family-favorite recipe.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 50 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 1 whole head garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon whole or cracked black peppercorns
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup soy sauce, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add wings and boil for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, run under warm water, then return to the dry pot. Add vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, onion, and jalapeños. Bring to a simmer, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Add soy sauce and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half. Transfer wings to a colander and set aside. Add whole garlic cloves to the liquid in the pan; simmer until the sauce has a syrupy consistency and the jalapeños have burst open, releasing all of their seeds into the reduction.

Step 3

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken wings and minced garlic. Cook and stir until garlic is tender and wings have browned, about 10 minutes. Return wings to the sauce to coat before serving.