Instant Pot Filipino Adobo Chicken is ready in just 12 minutes! It's a simple yet delicious recipe and I bet you already have all the ingredients in your pantry!
6clovesgarlic, minced (or about 1 heaping tbsp pre-minced garlic)
1tspwhole black peppercorns(about 10)
2bay leaves
1/4cupsoy sauce, or Bragg Liquid Amino Soy Sauce Alternative
1/2cupdistilled white vinegar
1/2cupwater
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
2poundboneless, skinless, chicken thighs - sliced into strips or filets
To Thicken the Sauce (see instruction variations below)
1tbspcornstarch or other thickener plus 2 Tbsp cold water
Optional Garnish:
3fresh green onions, sliced diagonally
Instructions
Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting Saute and high heat. Add the olive oil. Then add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Then add the chicken slices. Secure the lid.
Select manual and cook at high pressure for 12 minutes.
Once cooking is complete, use a quick release. Remove the chicken and set aside which the sauce thickens.
Sauce Variations:
Thicken the sauce in one of two ways:
Select Saute and boil the sauce down until it thickens OR
Add some cornstarch mixed with water. The cornstarch method is not traditional but is a quick way to thicken the sauce.