Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo
The ultimate comfort food, Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo is a tender and flavorful dish that combines savory soy sauce and tangy vinegar for a deliciously easy weeknight dinner. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Equipment
- Whisk
- Peeler
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 5 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin removed
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 3 slices fresh ginger peeled and sliced
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, chicken broth, and diced onion. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add garlic, ginger slices, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, resisting the urge to open the lid as it cooks.
- Once cooked, remove and discard the bay leaves and ginger slices. Serve the chicken with the sauce from the slow cooker, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Storage: Properly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. The flavors will continue to develop!
- Freezing: This dish freezes beautifully! Just ensure it’s cooled before transferring to freezer-safe containers. It can last up to three months frozen.
- Pairing: Serve this dish over steamed rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Spice Level: If you like a bit of heat, consider adding some sliced chili peppers to the slow cooker for a spicy kick.
- Vegetable Additions: Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots to the slow cooker for added nutrition and flavor.