Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.33 cup White vinegar
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 3 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar(optional)
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (save the liquid) and brown the chicken pieces on both sides.

3. 3

   Pour in the remaining marinade, vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.

5. 5

   Remove the lid and stir in brown sugar if using. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces to a glaze.

6. 6

   Serve hot over steamed white rice.