Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo

This Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo is absolutely delicious and on the table in 30 minutes! A fantastic family dinner recipe from our family to yours.

Ingredients

  • 8-10 pieces chicken

    mix of drumsticks and thighs

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup chicken stock or broth
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cane vinegar

    or white distilled vinegar

  • 4-5 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1 medium yellow onion

    sliced

  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 scallions

    sliced thinly

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika evenly on both sides. Use more salt and pepper if needed to season both sides of all chicken pieces.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  3. 3

    Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat a large stockpot or dutch oven with the olive oil. Sauté and brown the chicken on all sides.

Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo

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About this Recipe

Looking for an unbelievably delicious family dinner that comes together in a flash? This Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo delivers incredible, authentic flavors right to your table in about 30 minutes, making weeknights truly special.

Why This Recipe Works

The magic of the Instant Pot truly shines here, transforming humble ingredients into a deeply flavored, tender chicken dish with minimal effort. Its pressure cooking capabilities infuse the chicken with the classic savory, tangy, and subtly sweet adobo sauce, yielding a dish that tastes like it simmered for hours.

What to Expect

Prepare for tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken, bathed in a rich, glistening sauce that perfectly balances savory soy sauce with the bright tang of vinegar, rounded out by a touch of sweetness. The aromatic garlic, onion, and bay leaf create a depth of flavor that's both comforting and exciting. You'll find yourself reaching for extra rice to soak up every last drop of that irresistible sauce.

Customization & Variations

While chicken drumsticks and thighs are traditional for their flavor and tenderness, you can certainly adapt this recipe. For a slightly smoky note, you might consider adding a bit more ground paprika. If you don't have cane vinegar on hand, white distilled vinegar works beautifully, offering that essential tangy punch.

Serving & Context

This Instant Pot Filipino Chicken Adobo is perfect for a comforting family meal or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it simply with steamed white rice to truly appreciate the rich sauce, garnished with fresh sliced scallions for a pop of color and mild onion flavor.

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