There’s nothing quite like a warm, hearty meal made with love and care. And if you’re looking for something that will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds, you’re in luck. Today, we’re sharing a delicious recipe for Filipino Chicken Adobo that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
To start, you’ll need an Instant Pot, which will make the cooking process much faster and easier. Once you have that ready, you can begin preparing your ingredients. Here is what you will need:
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/2 cup vinegar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup water
– 1 head garlic, minced
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 tsp black peppercorns
– 1 tbsp vegetable oil
– Cooked rice, for serving
Once you have all of your ingredients ready, it’s time to start cooking. Follow these steps:
1. Press the “saute” button on your Instant Pot and add the vegetable oil. Wait until the oil is hot, then add the chicken thighs. Cook them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are browned.
2. Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the Instant Pot and set it aside. Add the garlic to the pot and saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, water, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the pot. Stir everything together, then add the chicken back to the pot.
4. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve is set to “sealing”. Press the “pressure cook” button and set the timer for 12 minutes.
5. Once the timer goes off, allow the Instant Pot to release the pressure naturally for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully switch the valve to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
6. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside. Press the “saute” button again and let the sauce simmer for about 5-10 minutes, until it thickens.
7. Serve the chicken hot over rice, with the thickened sauce poured on top.
Now, let’s talk about why this recipe is so special. First off, the combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar creates a perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Plus, the addition of garlic and black peppercorns adds a nice depth of flavor that complements the chicken perfectly.
But perhaps the best part of this recipe is how easy it is to make. With the Instant Pot, you can have a warm, comforting meal on the table in just over 30 minutes. And since the chicken is so flavorful, you don’t need a lot of fancy side dishes to make this meal complete. Just serve it over rice and you’re good to go.
So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that will satisfy everyone at the table, give this Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe a try. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
