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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy the classic Filipino dish. With tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory and tangy sauce, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Pan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions: 

  • Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, onion, peppercorns, bay leaves, and brown sugar.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick release and open the lid.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • Select sauté mode on the Instant Pot and simmer the sauce until it thickens.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sear the chicken until browned.
  • Serve the chicken with the thickened sauce on top.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken Adobo, Filipino Recipe, Instant Pot
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