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.
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.
If you’re not familiar with chicken adobo, it’s a traditional filipino dish made with just a few basic pantry staples including soy sauce, vinegar and peppercorns.
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 health food.
Your fork is waiting.
This slow cooker version of the traditional Filipino chicken adobo recipe takes just minutes to prepare and results in perfectly moist, tender and flavorful chicken.
- 20 ounces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 8 black peppercorns whole
- 3 bay leaves
- rice to serve optional
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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.
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Remove chicken from the slow cooker and place on a platter. Drizzle with the sauce and serve with rice if you wish.
Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
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Danielle
OMG I totally forgot about adobo. I love it! I’m so glad I stopped by. And chicken thighs are the best for this dish!
Liz DellaCroce
Isn’t it so good!!?? Great reminder to make it again!
Claire
Slow cooker recipes are some of my favourite and are always handy to have, especially when they sound as simple and delicious as this one
Liz DellaCroce
Same here! Enjoy Claire!
100 Horse Names
This looks so good. Vinegar and soy sauce, yum! :) thanks for this recipe!
Cordelia
Is there a good vegetable one could add to this? Carrots maybe? And should we add vegetables later in the cooking process? Many thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
I would cook the vegetables on the side and serve with it. Like grilled asparagus or roasted Brussels or a shredded Asian slaw.
Megan {Country Cleaver}
Looks gorgeous, Liz! And so packed with flavor!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you pretty lady!
Sabrina B
thank you for this recipe, love chicken thighs for flavor, so much more than skinless! This looks great and a perfect slow cooker recipe
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so happy!!! We love chicken thighs too!
Jenna
I just recently got a slow cooker so I cant wait to get it going with this delish recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh – you’re going to love using it!! I use mine so much!
Rica A.
Wow! Thank you for featuring a Filipino dish! I love how you got the ingredients right. There are several ways or “styles” of cooking it but it’s always soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves. So glad you didn’t change it or did your own take on it :-))) Love your blog by the way!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad I got it right!!! Thank you so much!!! I love Asian food! Let me know if you have any other recipes you’d like to see!