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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a flavor-packed Filipino delight! Quick, easy, and so satisfying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Adobo:
  • 1-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or legs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Start by setting your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Once melted, toss in the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Next, add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the red and green bell peppers, cooking for another 2 minutes. Then, add the chicken thighs or legs to the pot, ensuring they are well mixed with the sautéed vegetables.
  3. In this step, you’ll pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it, preventing any burnt bits from sticking.
  4. Next, add the bay leaves, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir everything together to ensure the chicken is well coated in the sauce.
  5. Close the lid of your Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to sealing. Set it to cook on high pressure for about 15 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  6. Once the pressure has been released, open the lid and give the chicken a good stir. The sauce should be thickened and flavorful. Serve your Instant Pot Chicken Adobo over your favorite rice or alongside steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Deglazing the pot captures all the lovely bits left from sautéing.
  • Adjust vinegar and soy sauce to your taste preference for enhanced flavor.
  • Letting the dish sit after cooking melds the flavors beautifully.
  • This dish tastes even better the next day, perfect for meal prep!