Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish where chicken is slowly braised in a flavorful mix of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. This easy slow-cooker recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with a savory, tangy sauce—perfect for serving over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 12 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1–2 whole bird’s-eye or Thai chilies
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2–3 dried bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon sliced scallion tops (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and soy sauce. Pour the mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker and add the peeled garlic cloves.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs and drumsticks on all sides, then transfer them to the slow cooker, turning to coat in the sauce.
- Add Spices: Place the chilies, peppercorns, and bay leaves into the slow cooker with the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced scallion tops and serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, reduce the sauce on the stovetop after cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by adding or omitting chilies.
- Make it creamy: Add a can of coconut milk for a coconut adobo variation.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
