Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
This is an easy version of the classic Filipino dish. This adobo is a little tangy with a salty mix of soy sauce, garlic, and spices that combine to create a delicious stew.101 Chicken Dishes.This dish is best served with rice and can be adjusted according to which cut of chicken you prefer.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
6
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- ½ cup distilled white vinegar
- sliced scallions (for garnish)
Directions
- Put your Instant Pot on “sauté” mode and heat the oil.
- Place the chicken breasts skin side-down and sear until lightly browned, about 2 minutes each side.
- You may have to do this in batches.
- Set chicken aside.
- Add oil as needed and add the onions, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, bay leaves, pepper, and vinegar to the pot.
- Mix until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot and close the lid of the Instant Pot.
- Close the steam valve.
- Press the “high pressure” button and cook on high for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, wait for the pot to cool and the pressure to naturally release (about another 10 minutes) then open the steam valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Cover you hand with a cloth, and be careful not to burn your hand on the steam.
- Remove the lid and select the high “sauté” setting on your Instant Pot.
- Let the sauce come to a boil and reduce until it becomes very fragrant.
- Garnish with scallions.