Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a savory, tangy Filipino-inspired dish that’s packed with bold flavors. The tender chicken is simmered in a flavors, creating a perfect balance of savory, sour, and slightly sweet tastes.
Ingredients
- 5 Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt Kosher
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅓ Cup Light Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup White Vinegar or Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Chives Freshly Diced
Instructions
- Turn On Saute Function: Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the oil.
- Saute The Chicken: Once the pot is hot, add the chicken and start to brown it off. Sauté the chicken for 2 minutes on each side, twice.
- Add Vinegar And Deglaze: After the chicken is browned, add the vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any remnants to prevent burning.
- Add Flavors To Make Adobo Chicken: Add the soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and bay leaves.
- Pressure Cook Adobo Chicken: Seal the Instant Pot lid and pressure valve. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 7 minutes.
- Naturally Release Adobo Chicken: Once cooked, allow the pressure to naturally release for ten minutes, and then release the remaining pressure.
- Remove Chicken: Remove the chicken and drizzle the adobo sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish And Serve Chicken Adobo: Garnish the chicken pieces with chives and serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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