Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish featuring tender, flavorful chicken simmered in a tangy soy sauce and vinegar marinade. The recipe uses simple ingredients and slow cooking to develop a rich, savory sauce perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken (skin optional)
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 bay leaves
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: Combine the vinegar and soy sauce in a liquid measuring cup and set aside.
- Brown the chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat and brown the chicken pieces on all sides to develop flavor. Then transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour the vinegar and soy sauce mixture into the hot pan used for browning the chicken and scrape up all the brown bits to incorporate flavor into the sauce.
- Add aromatics and seasonings: Place the sliced onion, chopped garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper on top of the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the deglazed liquid over everything.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken and its rich sauce over rice or your favorite starch. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving for a burst of freshness.
Notes
- Skin can be left on or removed depending on preference.
- Make sure to brown the chicken well to enhance flavor.
- Cooking time may vary slightly based on the slow cooker model.
- Adjust black pepper to taste.
- Leftovers keep well and flavors develop further after a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
