Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    521 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Tender chicken and savory-sweet sauce - make your weeknight meals instantly delicious with this Instant Pot Chicken Adobo!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 chicken thighs with the skin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chives freshly diced
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Instructions

  1. Set the instant pot to sauté setting and add the oil to the insert.
  2. Once the pot is hot, add the chicken skin side down and sear for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken on the other side and sear for an additional 2 minutes. Repeat searing on each side a second time.
  3. After the chicken is browned, add the vinegar and scrap the bottom of the pot to loosen any remnants to prevent burning.
  4. Add the soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and bay leaves.
  5. Seal the lid and pressure valve and set the instant pot to high pressure for 7 minutes. When the timer is complete naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken and drizzle the sauce in the instant pot over the chicken.
  7. Garnish with chives and serve with steamed rice or any other favorite side.

Notes

  • When you add the vinegar make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove all the brown bits. This will not only add flavor to the sauce but it will prevent a burn notice. 
  • Make sure that you allow this Instant Pot Adobo Chicken to complete a natural release for at least 10 minutes. This prevents the chicken from being tough.
  • You shouldn't have a lot of liquid left, however, if there is too much liquid you can turn the pot on saute and add a cornstarch slurry to thicken it then pour it over the chicken pieces.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 1365mg (57%) Potassium 418mg (12%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 521kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 1365mg 57%
Potassium 418mg 9%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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