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Chicken thighs with adobo sauce in bowl with rice and cucumbers
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Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe

Make this chicken adobo slow cooker recipe that will likely become one of your new go-to family meals. Inspired by the traditional Filipino favorite, this sweet and salty chicken is a delicious main entrée to pair with rice and veggies.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 236kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari sauce for a gluten-free version
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca flour

Instructions

  • Add chicken thighs and garlic to slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees ℉.
  • Optional: To thicken sauce, whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Remove chicken from slow cooker and whisk cornstarch mixture into remaining sauce. Let it heat through until the sauce has thickened as desired.
  • Serve chicken with steamed rice and veggies and drizzle with extra sauce.

Notes

  • Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost if needed, then reheat in the microwave.
  • If needed, swap rice wine vinegar for another vinegar that you have on hand.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg