This is my family’s favorite version of this Filipino classic dish. It’s so easy to make and very flavorful, too. Try it for yourself – it’s the ultimate chicken and pork adobo!
Prepare the marinade. Place the chicken and pork pieces in a non-reactive bowl. Pour the marinade and ensure all the pieces are evenly coated. Leave to marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Heat the oil in a large pan. Saute the garlic and onion until aromatic. Add the chicken and pork pieces, their marinade and the bay leaves. Allow to boil briefly.
Alternatively, our helper (and this is her recipe!) would simply add the meat pieces to the sauteed garlic and onion and cook them until the pork and chicken release or render their fat.
Pour in the water (preferably use hot), cover and simmer until the chicken and pork pieces are all tender. If the sauce begins to dry up before the meat is tender, add a little more water.