loved the caramelized onions in this dish. :)
instant pot chicken adobo
serves 4
4 chicken legs thighs and drumsticks separated
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 scallions, sliced
Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Turn the Instant Pot to the high saute setting. Add the oil and once shimmering, but not smoking, add half the chicken pieces and brown on both sides about 5 mins. Remove with tongs to a plate and brown the remaining chicken pieces.
Return all the chicken to the instant pot and add the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, onion and 1/2 tsp pepper.
Seal the lid and set to pressure cook, on high for 8 mins. After the pressure cook cycle is complete, use the quick release function and wait for the all the steam to escape from the instant pot. Once the quick release cycle is complete (careful of any remaining steam), unlock and remove the lid.
Return the Instant Pot back to the saute setting. Let the sauce come to a boil and reduce it until dark brown and very fragrant, about 20 mins.
Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving platter, sprinkle with scallions and serve over rice.
