Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

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Do you love to order Chicken Adobo when you visit your local Filipino restaurant? That sweet and tangy sauce is so delicious and the chicken is soooooo tender. It truly is comfort in a bowl, and you can get the same quality and taste right at home without a lot of work. 

Eating out can be expensive, especially when you are feeding your whole family. So learning to make some of your restaurant favorites at home is a great way to save money and still enjoy the tastes you love.

And you won’t believe how simple it is to make this Crockpot Chicken Adobo recipe. We’re talking a minimal amount of prep, then set it, walk away, and let the slow cooker do the work. #slowcookerforthewin  

At the end of the day, you can serve your family a delicious and flavorful meal that tastes even better than takeout. Just as good as these classic Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs.

What is Adobo Chicken?

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce may come to mind when you hear the word adobo. In Filipino recipes, adobo is something entirely different.  Typically adobo chicken has a vinegar-based sauce that contains soy sauce, garlic, onions, and spices like bay and coriander. It’s great for slow cooking meats like chicken thighs and creates a tender and tangy dish. 

Why You’ll ♡ This

• Easy – The recipe requires minimal prep work and a long, slow cook time while you do other things. 
• Frugal – The cost of takeout for the whole family can add up, and cooking at home is a great way to save money. 
• Authentic flavor – This tastes just like a dish you would order at your local Filipino restaurant. 
• Pantry staples – made with affordable and everyday pantry staples.

Tools Needed

• An awesome slow cooker.
• A skillet.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• A mixing spatula.
• The best ever sea salt flakes.

Ready to make this slow cooker adobo? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Brown chicken in a skillet and add it to the slow cooker.
2. In the same skillet, saute the onions until softened, then add the garlic before adding to the slow cooker.
3. Mix together vinegar, soy sauce, chicken broth, ground coriander, brown sugar, salt, and pepper pour over the top of everything.
4. Add the bay leaves, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
5. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Expert Tips 

• Traditional methods of this recipe call for coriander seed. I prefer to use ground coriander for flavor and convenience. 
• Adding chicken broth and brown sugar helps cut some of the sharpness of this dish. Omit them if you prefer a dish that is more tangy than sweet. 
• Thicken the sauce by heating it in a saucepan before serving. 
• If you prefer to keep this low carb, serve with riced cauliflower instead of rice. 

Delicious Variations

• Use Rice Wine Vinegar – rice wine vinegar will be a little less tangy than white wine vinegar. 
• Add Coconut Milk – add a bit of coconut milk to add a creamy coconut flavor to this dish. 

Storage and Make Ahead

• Make Ahead – to save yourself some time before you head out the door in the morning, you can brown the chicken and prepare the onions and garlic the night before. Cover and store in the fridge overnight. In the morning, add the sauce to the slow cooker and cook as directed. 
• Store – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

• Crockpot Mashed Potatoes.
• Instant Pot Brown Rice.
• Instant Pot Rice.

More Recipes You May Like

• Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja.
• Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas.
• Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
• Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.
• Crockpot Breakfast Casserole.
• 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Meatballs.
• Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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