Low Sugar Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time35 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (about 6–8 pieces)
Heritage Farm Bone In Skin On Chicken Thighs
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½ cup soy sauce
½ cup white cane vinegar or distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
8 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
4 dried bay leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)

For serving

steamed white rice, for serving
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (high). Add the neutral oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the chicken pieces skin-side down and sear for 3–4 minutes, until the skin is golden and releases easily from the pot. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining pieces.
2
Pour off all but a thin film of fat from the pot. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Press Cancel to turn off the Sauté function.

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