Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo
255 min.
6
487kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of the Philippines right to your kitchen! This Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo is a delightful dish that perfectly balances savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes, making it a favorite among many. With its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at your table can enjoy this delicious meal.

Imagine the aroma of tender, bone-in chicken thighs simmering in a rich sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and aromatic spices. As the chicken cooks low and slow, it becomes incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone, while the onions, garlic, and ginger infuse the dish with depth and warmth. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to set it and forget it, making it perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends.

Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special gathering, this Chicken Adobo is sure to impress. Pair it with steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce, and you have a satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds dancing. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that embodies comfort and tradition, all from the convenience of your slow cooker!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • pounds chicken thighs bone-in
  • inch ginger fresh cut into 1-inch pieces
  • medium garlic clove peeled smashed
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • 0.8 cup soya sauce 
  • medium onion yellow halved thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place the onions, garlic, ginger, and bay leaf in an even layer in the slow cooker.
  2. Remove and discard the skin from the chicken. Arrange the chicken in an even layer on top of the onion mixture.
  3. Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and pepper together in a medium bowl and pour it over the chicken.Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and falling off the bone, about 4 to 5 hours on high or low.
  4. Remove and discard the ginger pieces and bay leaf.
  5. Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein29.36%
Fat60.05%
Carbs10.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.85
Glycemic Load
3.46
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
16.6891304721%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
3.67mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
14.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:486.64kcal
24.33%
Fat:32.19g
49.52%
Saturated Fat:8.68g
54.27%
Carbohydrates:12.76g
4.25%
Net Carbohydrates:11.08g
4.03%
Sugar:5.72g
6.36%
Cholesterol:188.92mg
62.97%
Sodium:1772.68mg
77.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.41g
70.83%
Selenium:37.05µg
52.92%
Vitamin B3:10.24mg
51.22%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
42.11%
Phosphorus:369.3mg
36.93%
Vitamin B5:2.18mg
21.84%
Vitamin B12:1.23µg
20.56%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.02%
Zinc:2.71mg
18.04%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.27%
Potassium:598.52mg
17.1%
Magnesium:58.98mg
14.75%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.28%
Iron:2.23mg
12.4%
Copper:0.19mg
9.41%
Vitamin C:6.35mg
7.7%
Fiber:1.68g
6.74%
Folate:25.7µg
6.42%
Vitamin K:4.65µg
4.43%
Calcium:44.18mg
4.42%
Vitamin A:153.96IU
3.08%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.29%
Source:Chow