Chicken adobo

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks
• 1/2 cup cane vinegar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1 head garlic, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional)
• 1 cup water

Method

1. 1

   Combine everything in a pot and let it marinate 30 minutes if you have time.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil without stirring — let the vinegar cook off for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken and brown it in a hot pan, then return it to the reduced sauce.

5. 5

   Serve with plenty of steamed rice.