Nanay's Filipino Fried Chicken

• (2 -3 lb) whole chickens (cut into serving pieces or you can use just thighs or just drumsticks or just wings... J)↗1 (2 -3 lb)
• garlic cloves, crushed↗4

  crushed

• bay leaves↗2
• whole black peppercorn, crushed lightly↗1 teaspoon

  crushed lightly

• soy sauce↗3⁄4 cup
• distilled white vinegar (or cane vinegar is better if you can get hold of one)↗1 cup

  (or cane vinegar is better if you can get hold of one)

• water↗1 1⁄2 cups
• oil, for deep-frying

  for deep-frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pan combine the chicken, garlic, peppercorns,bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered over low heat until chicken is cooked through (25-35 minutes).

2. 2

   Remove chicken from pan and pat dry.

3. 3

   In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking. Then deep fry the chicken in batches until it is brown and the skin looks crispy. (NOTE: Make sure you pat them dry as it spits!).

4. 4

   Serve with rice.

5. 5

   Enjoy -- .