and brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute.

The key to achieving the perfect adobo is letting the vinegar sizzle ... then remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. (The chicken doesn’t need to be cooked through at this point.) ...