Slow-cooker Filipino chicken adobo

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• ⅜ kg chicken drumsticks
• nonstick cooking spray

• large frying pan
• slow cooker

Spray large frying pan with cooking spray. Brown chicken on all sides over medium heat. Place chicken in slow cooker in a single layer.

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• 2⅔ cloves garlic
• ⅓ tbsp ginger
• ⅓ chili
• ⅓ tsp black peppercorns (whole)
• 1 bay leaves

• cutting board
• knife

Crush garlic and peel and slice ginger. Add garlic, ginger, chili, peppercorns, and bay leaves to slow cooker.

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• 40 ml coconut milk
• 20 ml soy sauce
• 20 ml distilled white vinegar
• ⅓ tbsp dark brown sugar

• large frying pan
• cooking spoon

Place coconut milk, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar into same frying pan used for chicken. Stir over medium-high heat, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan; pour over chicken in slow cooker.

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• slotted spoon

Put lid on slow cooker and cook on high for 2 – 3 hrs. or low for 4 – 5 hrs., until chicken is tender. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and place on serving platter; cover to keep warm.

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• sieve
• small saucepan

Strain juices from slow cooker into small saucepan; discard solids.

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• Maggi seasoning sauce

Bring drippings to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, for approx. 10 min., or until reduced to half. Season with a splash of seasoning sauce.

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• cilantro for serving
• jasmine rice for serving (cooked)

Serve chicken alongside rice and topped with sauce and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!