chicken adobo recipe for instant pot

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By alie

C’mon now, y’all ready for some delicious Filipino Chicken Adobo? This Instant Pot recipe has got me drooling already. Let’s get cookin’!

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, garlic, brown sugar, bay leaves, and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour the sauce over the chicken. Make sure the chicken is well-coated in the sauce.
  3. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve is set to “sealing.”
  4. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  5. When the cooking time is up, use the quick release method to release the pressure.
  6. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it on a serving platter.
  7. Press the “saute” button on the Instant Pot and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
  8. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Filipino Chicken Adobo – Instant Pot Recipe

Filipino Chicken Adobo - Instant Pot Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves until brown sugar is dissolved.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour the sauce over the chicken.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  4. When the cooking time is up, use the quick release method to release the pressure.
  5. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and set it aside.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water.
  7. Press the “saute” button on the Instant Pot and add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve the chicken with the thickened sauce and steamed rice.
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Oh my goodness, these recipes have got me feeling some type of way! I can’t wait to try them out and impress my dinner guests. Thanks for sharing these awesome Instant Pot recipes, whoever you are!

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