Chicken Adobo Recipe With Kombucha

Chicken Adobo Recipe with Lady Sourmouth Kombucha

The six nations is well underway and inspired by England Marcus Smith's favourite dish, we've made this delicious chicken adobo. The national dish of The Philippines (Marcus is half Filipino), chicken adobo is sweet, sour & salty, and honestly may be the best thing I've eaten so far this year. Definitely worth a try. 

Ingredients:

  • 600g boneless chicken thighs (needs to be thighs, breast will be too dry)
  • 330ml Lady Sourmouth Kombucha
  • 120ml soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp oil (for searing)
  • 250ml water
  • Spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked Basmati Rice - To serve

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the Lady Sourmouth Kombucha, soy sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves & pepper black peppercorns. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight.

  2. Sear the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and pat dry. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken, skin-side down first, until golden brown — about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  3. Simmer the adobo: Pour the reserved marinade into the pot along with 250ml of water. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and return the chicken to the pot. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. At the half way point, add the honey. 

  4. Reduce the sauce: Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens to your desired consistency.

  5. Serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, spoon the rich, tangy sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

Serve with steamed rice and some pickled vegetables for the perfect balance of bold, savoury flavours.

Lady Sourmouth adds a delightful tang with a subtle apple, lemon, and ginger twist — taking this classic Filipino dish to a whole new level.

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