Yo, you know what’s good? Chicken Adobo. So flavorful, so juicy, you’ll be licking your fingers after every bite. Check out these two recipes I found:
Chicken Adobo
This recipe I found on Pinterest, and it looked too good not to share. Here’s what you need:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 head garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
Here’s what you do:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and arrange on a serving platter. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid, and continue to simmer the liquid until it reduces to a thick, syrupy sauce, about 10-15 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve hot with steamed rice or potatoes.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
If you’re looking for a quicker way to make chicken adobo, check out this recipe from Pressure Cook Recipes. Here’s what you need:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 head garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Here’s what you do:
- Combine the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and water in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to “Sealing.”
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and keep warm. Turn on the “Saute” function and let the sauce simmer until it thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve hot with steamed rice or potatoes.
So there you have it, two delicious recipes for chicken adobo. Give them a try and let me know which one you like best!