Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 pounds (about 6 to 8 pieces) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1

   Using the SAUTE feature set on NORMAL, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.

2. 2

   Cancel the SAUTE function. Add the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, red chili flakes, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Close the lid making sure the valve is in SEALING position and cook on HIGH pressure for 14 minutes. Do a natural release for 10 minutes and manually release the rest of the pressure. Carefully open the lid.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken and arrange in a single layer, skin side up, on a grill pan. Broil for about 2 to 4 minutes or until crispy and lightly browned. Watch closely as it can burn easily.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, turn on the SAUTE function and cook the sauce for about 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced and thickened to desired consistency.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve hot.