Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe

Introduction

Filipino Chicken Adobo, braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, is beloved worldwide for its bold, tangy, and umami-rich flavor. Making it in the slow cooker turns this classic into an unfussy, hands-off dinner that’s deeply satisfying and even better as leftovers. It’s perfect for busy days or when you want a meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen—with minimal effort!

Why This Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Stands Out

What sets this Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe apart is its depth of flavor developed through low-and-slow braising. The sauce infuses every bite with sweet, sour, and savory notes, while the chicken turns fall-apart tender. It’s a family favorite, a potluck staple, and a meal-prep hero all in one. The hands-off approach means you can go about your day while your house fills with enticing aromas.

Ingredients for Authentic Flavor

Gather familiar pantry staples: soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, whole peppercorns, chicken (thighs or drumsticks for best flavor and tenderness), onion, and a touch of brown sugar. Classic, simple, and wallet-friendly, these ingredients create a sauce that’s complex enough to impress any guest.

Effortless Vegetable Prep and Chicken Breakdown

To prep your onions, garlic, and optional vegetables, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper can save you time and keep cuts uniform for even cooking. Use a sharp, hefty chef’s knife or kitchen shears to trim chicken pieces—bone-in, skin-on cuts are highly recommended for their flavor and juiciness.

If you plan to serve your adobo with a crisp salad on the side, pack it up easily in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl for a fresh, portable lunch.

Perfecting Chicken Texture — Shred or Serve Whole

After slow cooking, your chicken will be ultra-tender. If you’re serving this for a crowd or want to make tacos, rice bowls, or sandwiches, use a dedicated Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen. This tool makes shredding hot chicken quick and keeps hands mess-free.

Prefer classic presentation? Serve the chicken whole, basting with extra sauce for that irresistible glaze.

Serving Your Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo in Style

Ladle chicken and plenty of sauce over steamed white rice. Adobo is also delicious with a side of sautéed greens or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers—the sauce tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. For dinner parties, protect your table and make cleanup easy with a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 4–6 servings. Each serving (thigh and sauce over ½ cup rice) will provide roughly 350–400 calories, with most from protein and a moderate amount from fat, depending on the cut of chicken used.

Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe (Recap)

This slow cooker chicken adobo recipe transforms minimal ingredients into a robust, all-in-one meal that’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining. Tender chicken, rich sauce, easy process—your new go-to for bold Filipino comfort food.

Instructions

1. Using your Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper, chop the onion and slice any optional vegetables for even, quick prep.
2. Layer onions, garlic, chicken pieces, and (if using) potatoes and carrots in the bottom of your slow cooker.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and infused with the sauce’s flavors.
5. Transfer chicken to a platter. If a thicker sauce is desired, set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes, or pour the sauce into a skillet and simmer until reduced. Shred chicken using the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen if preferred.
6. Serve chicken and sauce over hot steamed rice. Store any leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for the next day’s meal.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)

Total Time: About 7 hours on LOW, or just under 4 hours on HIGH

Enjoy the bold, complex flavors of this Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe—even on your busiest days!