Chicken Adobo

• 2 1/2 lbchicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 1 tbspvegetable oil
• 1/2 cupcane vinegar
• 1/2 cupsoy sauce
• 1 garlic, head, cloves smashed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tbspblack peppercorns, whole
• 1 cupwater
• 1 tbspbrown sugar, optional

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Method

1. 1

   Brown the chicken in oil, skin side down, 5-6 min. Turn and brown 3 min more.

2. 2

   Add soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer without stirring for 5 min.

3. 3

   Cover and simmer 25-30 min until the chicken is tender.

4. 4

   Uncover, add sugar if using, and simmer 8-10 min until the sauce reduces and turns glossy.

5. 5

   Serve over rice.