Chicken Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 10 cloves garlic
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions(optional)
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in soy sauce, vinegar, half the garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves for 15 minutes at room temperature.

2. 2

   Transfer chicken and marinade to a pot, add water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover and simmer 15 more minutes until sauce reduces and thickens; add remaining garlic in the last 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook rice and let cool slightly. Fry minced garlic in 2 tbsp oil until golden, add rice and toss until crispy, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Fry eggs in remaining oil until edges are crisp.

6. 6

   Serve adobo over garlic rice topped with a fried egg and sliced green onions.