Chicken Adobo

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Chicken, Filipino, Main Dish, Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb) frying chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium is ok)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh peeled gingerroot
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • green onion, sliced (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Place chicken pieces in a slow cooker.

  2. Add in garlic, bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, peppercorns, and brown sugar; toss until thoroughly mixed.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and chicken stock; mix to form a slurry; add to slow cooker and gently stir.

  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the meat is very tender.

  5. Leave the chicken pieces whole or shred the meat.

  6. Serve at once, garnished with the green onions.

  7. **Serve with white rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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