Description
A rich, tangy, savory slow cooker chicken adobo made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. An effortless, comforting meal with deep, aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
6–8 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp honey
Sliced green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped red onion over the top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and honey.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and onions. Place bay leaves on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or on HIGH for 3–4 hours) until chicken is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley.
Notes
Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat.
Include carrots or potatoes to make a heartier meal.
Sear chicken first for deeper flavor.
Simmer sauce on the stovetop after cooking to thicken, if desired.
Flavors deepen after a day—great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
