Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
Discover the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine with our Instant Pot Chicken Adobo recipe - a quick, savory dish with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. A perfect dinner for busy week nights.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 medium bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
Prep
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Slice the onion
Pressure Cooking
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting, add oil, and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the garlic, sugar, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar and onions.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot.
- Secure the lid, twist the pressure valve to closed and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure, and pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- Once done, do a quick release of the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the lid.
- Switch back to the sauté setting, and stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- Once thickened you are ready to serve. Serve hot over cooked white rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Recipe Expert Tips
- You can use a mix of chicken thighs and drumsticks for more variety.
- For a sweeter sauce, you can add more sugar to taste.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Browning the chicken first adds a layer of flavor to the dish.
- Be sure to do a quick release after pressure cooking to prevent overcooking the chicken.
- Always thicken the sauce at the end of cooking for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 33gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1217mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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