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Crockpot Chicken Adobo Recipe is a Filipino inspired dish with garlic and vinegar infused chicken. It is delicious over rice and super easy in the crock pot.
Chicken adobo sounds like it might be complicated but it is so easy to make. Plus, the crock pot makes it even easier and you can come home to dinner ready to enjoy.
The flavor is amazing in this chicken dish and the meat falls apart it is so tender. It is the perfect blend of heat from the jalapenos and it goes so well with the garlic, vinegar and more.
It is really an amazing combination and you will love having this new recipe to try for dinner. You may also love this Crock Pot No Peek Chicken Recipe or this Crock pot Sweet Djion Chicken Recipe.
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What is Chicken Adobo?
Chicken adobo is a popular Filipino dish that involves browning the chicken and then letting it simmer in a delicious broth of garlic, vinegar and spices. It’s delicious!
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Bone-in, Skin-On Chicken Thighs
- Minced Garlic
- Onion
- Bay Leaves
- Black Peppercorns
- Salt
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce
For the full recipe and ingredients, please scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Chicken Broth – Feel free to substitute the apple cider vinegar with chicken broth or white vinegar. You can also use a gluten free option with tamari.
- Spices – This slow cooker recipe is made with simple ingredients. Feel free to change or add what you prefer. Instead of minced garlic, you can use garlic cloves. Add in a ¼ teaspoon of ginger, black pepper and brown sugar for a hint of sweetness.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Add the bone-in chicken thighs and brown the chicken on both sides.
Step 2 – Then place the browned chicken thighs in a crock pot.
Step 3 – Place the garlic, onions, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
Step 4 – Combine the apple cider vinegar and soy sauce together in a small mixing bowl. Pour this sauce over the other ingredients in the crock pot.
- Step 5 – Cover and slow cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 6 – Remove the bay leaves and serve the chicken with the sauce spooned on top of the chicken. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cuts of Chicken Thighs – In this recipe we used skin on chicken thighs for the crispy texture when cooked in the pan. But if you prefer you can also use skinless chicken thighs. We recommend using chicken pieces that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Meat Thermometer – To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
Serving Suggestions
Slow Cooker chicken adobo can be served with many side dish recipes. We love serving over white rice, cauliflower rice and mashed potatoes.
Make sure to add a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. The leftovers will last about 4 days if stored properly.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in the oven depending how much you have leftover.
Yes, you can remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred the chicken from the bone and remove the skin. Place the chicken back in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
More Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh Recipes
- Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs Dinner
- Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
- Crock Pot Chipotle BBQ Chicken Thighs
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Crockpot Chicken Adobo
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 9 Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Thighs
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 White Onion Diced
- 4 Bay Leaves
- 15 Black Peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Then place the browned chicken thighs in a crock pot.
- Place the garlic, onions, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Combine the apple cider vinegar and soy sauce together in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour this sauce over the other ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves and serve the chicken with the sauce spooned on top of the chicken.
- Enjoy!
This recipe is so delicious and my husband really loved it. Can’t wait till I make it again.
I swapped out green chilies diced for the jalapeno cause I can’t do spicy. very very good.
This had such good flavor even my picky eater daughter enjoyed it.
It was so easy and oh so delicious. My family really loved it and can’t wait till I make it again.