Chicken Adobo

Directions

1. 1
   Marinate chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorn and 1/2 garlic.
2. 2
   Add water and simmer, uncovered, until tender.
3. 3
   Strain sauce; separate the sauce from meat.
4. 4
   Allow to cool.
5. 5
   To reduce sauce, cook in open saucepan; simmer until sauce thickens with bay leaf.
6. 6
   Heat cooking oil; brown meat and half garlic.
7. 7
   Pour sauce over chicken.
8. 8
   Serve with rice.