Saucy and delicious chicken adobo couldn't be easier thanks to your slow cooker. A tasty Filipino dinner that isn't your typical boring chicken dish.
But oh how sad that is because the slow cooker can be your best friend when it gets hot outside.
First of all, using your slow cooker means you don't have to turn on the oven or the stove saving you from heating up your kitchen. (Yay for saving money on the A/C bill!)
Second, when you end up having a leisurely evening enjoying a sunset only to realize that it's past 8 o'clock when you go inside to make dinner, you'll be pumped when all you have to do is take the cover off the slow cooker because your meal is cooked & ready to serve.
And the most important part is that pretty much every slow cooker recipe is delicious and eeeeeeeeeaaaaaasy! Booyah!
This one is no exception, and it's really tasty when served over this cilantro lime rice and beans (which you can make ahead of time and stash in the fridge).
I think it would also be fab over some mashed potatoes or cooked quinoa or even with a slice of bread. But I really like the rice because it was already in my fridge the tanginess of the lime and the flavor of the cilantro pair so well with the chicken adobo.
Chicken thighs are my preferred protein of choice here because they are budget friendly and have so much flavor so you don't have to worry about dry chicken.
You're welcome to use chicken breast or tenderloins but I can't guarantee complete success. (Then again, I think it would still be delish because there is a lot of sauce to keep the chicken from drying out).
Leftovers are the bomb and they also freeze well.
Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo
Ingredients
- 2 large onions diced
- 2 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 5 TBSP rice wine vinegar or any vinegar
- 5 TBSP water
- 4 TBSP soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 4 cups cilantro lime rice and beans for serving, optional
Instructions
- Add the diced onions to the bottom of a slow cooker. Top the onions with the chicken.
- Put the bay leaves, peppercorns, and smashed garlic in a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Place in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, stir together vinegar, water, and soy sauce. Pour evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
- Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice and Beans, mashed potatoes, quinoa, or with a slice of bread to soak up the juices
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Notes
Meme
Farrah says
I've always wanted to try making this but haven't gotten around to trying it out yet--I love that you can make it in a slow cooker! :]!
Meme says
Yes! You need to make it! It's so easy 🙂
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
This is definitely not a boring dish! It sounds flavorful and delicious! And can I just say I love your bloopers video! You are too cute! 🙂
Meme says
Aw thanks, Sonali! It is delish 🙂
Holly Marie Pelton says
When I need extra time the slow cooker always comes to the rescue! This chicken dish is the perfect fall meal!
Lorie says
Could literally eat this every single night! Thank goodness for slow cookers!
Liz says
I totally remember when you first made this! We went to the flower fields that day! So much fun! And delicious recipe my friend!
Emily Kyle says
This looks like my dream meal - made in the slow cooker and delicious!! Love the video you have to go with it!