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If you’re looking for a delicious and flavorful chicken recipe, look no further than chicken adobo! This classic Filipino dish is made with a tangy and savory sauce that’s sure to please your taste buds. And the best part? It’s super easy to make!

Chicken Adobo Recipe

First, let’s take a look at the ingredients you’ll need:

• 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 bay leaf
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, follow these simple steps:

1. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2. Add the chicken to the pot, making sure it’s fully submerged in the liquid.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
5. Increase the heat to high and let the liquid in the pot boil until it’s reduced by about half.
6. Remove the bay leaf and garlic cloves from the pot and discard them.
7. Return the chicken to the pot and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes, until it’s heated through and coated in the sauce.
8. Serve the chicken adobo hot, topped with the remaining sauce.

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

If you’re short on time, you can also make chicken adobo in your Instant Pot! Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

And here’s how to make it:

1. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and bay leaf in your Instant Pot.
2. Place the chicken in the pot, making sure it’s coated in the liquid.
3. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
5. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
6. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then add the mixture to the liquid in the Instant Pot.
7. Turn on the sauté function and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it’s thickened.
8. Return the chicken to the pot and let it heat through in the sauce.
9. Serve the Instant Pot chicken adobo hot, with the remaining sauce spooned over the top.

Whether you make chicken adobo on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot, you’re sure to love the delicious flavor and tender, juicy meat. Serve it over rice, with a side of steamed vegetables or salad, and enjoy a satisfying and flavorful meal tonight!