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Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

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A slow cooker version of the traditional Filipino chicken adobo, this easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and results in perfectly moist, tender and flavorful chicken. 

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You guys can’t seem to get enough slow cooker chicken recipes and guess what? Neither can I! Easy, versatile and packed with protein, there is just something so magical about transforming chicken into a healthy dinner that basically cooks itself in a slow cooker

What is chicken adobo?

It’s a traditional Filipino dish made with just a few basic pantry staples including soy sauce, vinegar, and peppercorns.
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The dish works best with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs but you could definitely swap out for breasts. The skin and bones remove easily just before serving but keep the meat nice and tender throughout the long cook process.

Sprinkle with bright scallions and serve on top of brown rice for a satisfying, protein-packed dinner that tastes nothing like healthy food.

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Slow Cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo

Liz Della Croce
4.39 stars average
A slow cooker version of the traditional Filipino chicken adobo, this easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and results in tender and flavorful chicken.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
CourseMain Dish
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 20 ounces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • cup soy sauce low sodium
  • cup white vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 black peppercorns whole
  • 3 bay leaves
  • rice to serve optional

Instructions
 

  1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir once to make sure chicken is evenly coated in sauce. Heat on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours. 
  2. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and place on a platter. Drizzle with the sauce and serve with rice if you wish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 21.3g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 107mg

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27 responses to “Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo”

  1. FoodJunkie Avatar
    FoodJunkie

    Dead and easy and super tasty. This will be a regular item for me. I’m thinking it might be worth browning the skin before transferring to the slow cooker.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      That extra step is ALWAYS worth it! Agreed!

    2. Cheryl J Avatar
      Cheryl J

      I made this, and this is sooooooooo vinegary. My mom later told me it’s supposed to be way less vinegar. Like a tablespoon. So now I’m adding more soy sauce and adding water and sugar to help…. It’s still way too vinegary…. :(

      1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
        Liz DellaCroce

        Interesting! Did you add all the other ingredients? Did you use the full 20 ounces of chicken? We make this all the time and it’s very balanced. I’m sorry you didnt enjoy!

      2. Cheryl Johnston Avatar
        Cheryl Johnston

        Yes to all. It was funny because just after I put everything in the crock pot, I called my mom (she’s Filipino and has made this a million times), and she said it’s a few cups of water to a few tablespoons of vinegar (she doesn’t measure anything!)…and that’s when I went UH OH. Oh well. :) I’ll just adjust to my liking next time! :)

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          hahah yes!!!! so glad you enjoy!!