Chicken Adobo: A Must-Try Recipe for Keto and Low-Carb Dieters
If you’re looking for a simple yet savory chicken recipe, then you must try Chicken Adobo. It’s a popular Filipino dish that has become a favorite of people worldwide. As a bonus, this recipe is keto, low-carb, dairy-free, and nut-free, making it perfect for people with dietary restrictions.
First, Let’s Talk about the Sauce.
The Adobo Sauce is what makes this dish special. It’s a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves. The sauce gives the chicken a tangy, savory flavor that will leave you craving for more. But don’t worry, this recipe keeps the carbs at a minimum by using low-carb substitutes for the sugar and soy sauce.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe
This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo recipe is perfect for busy folks who love a good meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. The Instant Pot does all the work, and you can have a delicious and nutritious meal in no time.
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
– 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
– 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1/4 cup erythritol (or any low-carb sweetener)
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 onion, chopped
– 6 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 bay leaves
– Salt and pepper
– Green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Season your chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Using the sauté setting of your Instant Pot, brown the chicken until the skin is crispy. This should take around 5 minutes per side.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Sauté the onions and garlic until they’re soft and fragrant.
5. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, sweetener, water, and bay leaves. Mix everything well.
6. Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot, making sure that the sauce covers the chicken. Don’t let the sauce cover the skin entirely, as this will prevent it from staying crispy.
7. Cook for 15 minutes on high pressure, then let the pressure release naturally.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set aside.
9. Remove the bay leaves, then use the sauté setting to cook the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
10. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with green onions, if desired.
11. Serve and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe
If you prefer to use a slow cooker, this recipe is for you. The process is pretty much the same, but you will need more time to cook the chicken. The result is just as delicious, though.
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
– 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
– 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1/4 cup erythritol (or any low-carb sweetener)
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 onion, chopped
– 6 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 bay leaves
– Salt and pepper
– Green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Season your chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Brown the chicken in a skillet until the skin is crispy. This should take around 5 minutes per side.
3. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
4. Sauté the onions and garlic until they’re soft and fragrant.
5. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, sweetener, water, and bay leaves. Mix everything well.
6. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
7. Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set aside.
9. Remove the bay leaves, then use the sauté setting of your slow cooker to cook the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, or until it thickens.
10. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with green onions, if desired.
11. Serve and enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did. It’s a great way to add variety to your meal plan while keeping your carbs in check. The best thing about this dish is that it tastes even better the next day, so don’t be afraid to make a big batch!
