Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo transforms a traditional Filipino favorite into a quick weeknight meal without sacrificing flavor. The chicken becomes incredibly tender and infused with a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce and vinegar, pressure cooked to perfection in just 35 minutes.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $9

Equipment

6-quart Instant Pot or larger Essential for pressure cooking
Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient portions
Tongs For handling chicken
Small bowl for mixing sauce For mixing sauce

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
½ cup soy sauce Preferably Filipino brands
½ cup white vinegar Cane or rice vinegar
8 cloves garlic crushed
2 bay leaves whole
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil For searing
¼ cup water Helps balance sauce
2-3 2-3 Thai chilies Optional, for spice
Green onions for garnish
Steamed rice for serving

Instructions

Prepare Sauce:

Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and water in a bowl.

Sear Chicken:

Set Instant Pot to SAUTÉ
Add oil and brown chicken thighs skin-side down (3-4 minutes)
Flip and brown other side (2-3 minutes)

Pressure Cook:

Add crushed garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns
Pour in sauce mixture
Close lid, set valve to SEALING
HIGH pressure for 10 minutes
Natural release 5 minutes, then quick release

Finish Sauce:

Remove chicken to serving plate
SAUTÉ sauce 3-5 minutes until thickened
Pour over chicken
Garnish with chopped green onions

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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