Chicken Adobo

• chicken↗2 lbs

  cut into serving pieces

• dried bay leaves↗3 pieces
• soy sauce↗4 tablespoons
• vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗3 pieces

  crushed

• water↗1 -2 cup
• cooking oil1⁄4 cup
• white sugar↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• salt and whole peppercorn

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large container, combine the soy sauce and garlic then marinade the chicken for at least 1 to 3 hours.

2. 2

   Place the cooking oil in a pan and apply heat.

3. 3

   When the oil is hot enough, add the marinated chicken. Cook all the sides for about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour-in the remaining marinade and add the water. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add the dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

6. 6

   Add vinegar. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Put-in the sugar, and salt. Stir and turn the heat off.

8. 8

   Serve hot with rice.