Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo is an easy and flavorful Filipino-inspired dish, featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet soy-vinegar sauce. With a combination of garlic, bay leaves, and spices, this hands-off recipe delivers comfort food at its finest. Serve it over rice for a meal your whole family will love!
Ingredients
2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Lightly sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. This step enhances the flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, water, minced garlic, black peppercorns, brown sugar (if using), and paprika. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add the sliced onion and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove the bay leaves and discard. If desired, transfer the sauce to a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
- Serve the chicken with its sauce over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or fresh chili.
For a sweeter taste, increase the brown sugar.
Vegetarian option: Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh.
To make crispy chicken, sear it and finish it under the broiler before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
