Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine with this easy Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo recipe. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatic spices, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Adobo:
- 2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat and Sear: Heat oil in a skillet, sear chicken thighs until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté Onion: Sauté sliced onion in the skillet and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Mix Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar. Pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve with rice and sauce.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, reduce liquid in a saucepan after cooking for 5-10 minutes.
- Bone-in thighs offer more flavor, but boneless can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
