Pressure Cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

• 3 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 head garlic , crushed (8-10 cloves)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 onion (quartered)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Using the sauté function, heat vegetable oil and brown chicken pieces on all sides in batches. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

4. 4

   Return chicken to the pot. Add bay leaves and peppercorns.

5. 5

   Lock lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.

6. 6

   Remove chicken. Switch to sauté mode and reduce the braising liquid until slightly thickened. Serve chicken over jasmine rice with sauce spooned over the top.