chicken adobo restaurant recipe

The combination of sweet and savory notes in a classic Filipino dish called chicken adobo has made it one of the most beloved comfort foods in the world. With the advent of instant pot technology, the recipe has become even easier to prepare. Here is our take on this classic dish that’s perfect for a cozy homemade dinner.

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

Preparation Time:

• 15 mins of preparation
• 25 mins of cooking time
• Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in an instant pot on sauté mode.
2. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides.
3. Add soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, water, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
4. Close the instant pot lid and set it to manual mode for 15 minutes.
5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then use a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
6. Remove bay leaves and transfer chicken to a serving dish.
7. Turn the instant pot to sauté mode and allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve hot.

Chicken Adobo Tips:

• For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic mixture overnight.
• You can substitute chicken with pork belly slices or pork shoulder for an equally delicious pork adobo recipe.
• You can top the dish with sliced green onions or chopped cilantro to add a burst of freshness to the dish.

Another Chicken Adobo Recipe:

Preparation Time:

• 10 min of preparation
• 40 min of cooking time
• Serves: 4 to 5

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken thighs or legs
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey or sugar
• 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon oil
• chopped green onions for garnish, optional

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the vinegar, soy sauce, water, honey (or sugar), garlic, and black peppercorns.
2. In the pressure cooker, heat oil and brown the chicken on all sides, in batches if necessary. Add the mixed sauce and bay leaves and pressure cook for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
3. Remove the chicken and place it on a serving platter.
4. On the pressure cooker, turn the heat to high and boil the sauce, uncovered, until it thickens to your desired consistency. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
5. Discard the bay leaves and pour the thickened sauce over the chicken.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Enjoy these tasty expressions of the Philippine’s unique blend of flavors!