Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instructions

1. 1

   On Sauté, brown the chicken skin side down in two batches, about 5 minutes each, then set aside.

2. 2

   Add the sliced onion and smashed garlic and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorns and scrape up the browned bits. Nestle the chicken in skin side up.

4. 4

   Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes. Cook the rice meanwhile.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken and simmer the sauce on Sauté for 5 minutes to reduce. For crisp skin, broil the chicken 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve the chicken over rice with plenty of sauce and green onions.