Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 1
Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy for a Flavorful Meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

6-8 hours or 4 hours on high

Ready In

6 hours 10 min on low or 4 hours 10 min on high

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 onions , sliced
4 cloves garlic , smashed
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bay leaf
ground black pepper to taste
8 skinless , bone-in chicken thighs
2 teaspoons paprika
1 large head bok choy , cut into 1-inch strips
2 green onions , sliced thinly

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
333
Sugar
7g
Fat
17g
Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken with Bok Choy makes for a delicious and satisfying meal no matter the occasion. Its tangy and savory flavors will delight your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to pack nutrition and flavor into their meals without sacrificing convenience. The bok choy in this recipe is an added benefit, as it will boost the nutrition content of the dish and provide a healthy crunch. This recipe will undoubtedly become a favorite, despite the several hours required to cook the dish.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, combine the sliced onions, smashed garlic, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaf, and black pepper.
2.Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker, spooning the liquid mixture overtop.
3.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
4.In the last 30 minutes, add the paprika and bok choy, stirring gently to combine and coat with the liquid mixture.
5.Once the bok choy is wilted and the chicken is tender, remove the bay leaf and discard.
6.Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

PROS

This chicken dish is full of flavor and nutrition, thanks to the tangy adobo sauce and the healthy bok choy.

Being a slow cooker recipe, it’s convenient and requires minimal attention while cooking.

CONS

Slow cooker recipes tend to produce tender meat, but not crispy skin.
So, chicken lovers seeking crispy chicken skin should skip this recipe.

In a similar vein, it may also make too much liquid if the onion amount isn’t reduced to half.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of lean protein and minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium.
The bok choy in this recipe is also a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber.
The soy sauce in the recipe is high in sodium, which should be taken into account if someone’s dietary restrictions limit sodium intake.

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