Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot add enough of the oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
In a medium sized bowl whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, chicken broth and onion. Pour this mixture over the chicken. Or you can add everything to the slow cooker without dirtying a bowl, this works fine too.
Add the garlic cloves, ginger slices, bay leaves and peppercorns on top of the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH 4 hours for without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Remove bay leaves, and garlic cloves if desired.
Serve chicken drizzled with plenty of the sauce out of the slow cooker and enjoy! Top with sliced green onion for flavor and texture.
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Notes
Can I use a different cut of chicken?Yes, though bone-in dark meat works best for this recipe you can use pretty much any cut of chicken. Try to stick with around 2 pounds so there is plenty of sauce to flavor the chicken.
Drumsticks
Bone-in chicken breast
Boneless skinless thighs or breasts
Can I make this into shredded chicken?
If you desire shredded chicken, remove the chicken on a plate. Remove and discard the skin.
Shred the chicken off the bone and add back into the slow cooker with the sauce.
This shredded chicken is great over rice.
What goes good with chicken adobo?
Steamed white rice
Steamed green veggies such as asparagus, bok choy, sugar snap peas or broccoli
Cauliflower rice for if you're watching your carbs. This chicken adobo is very low in carbs!
Can I add bok choy into the slow cooker with the chicken?Yes! Add 3-4 cups of sliced bok choy during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking time.