Chicken Adobo

Directions

1. 1
   In a large glass baking dish, mix together the vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and soy sauce.
2. 2
   Add the chicken and toss to coat.
3. 3
   Cover and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
4. 4
   Transfer chicken and its marinade to a large saucepan.
5. 5
   Add water and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate to cool.
8. 8
   Boil cooking liquid about 10 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
9. 9
   Allow sauce to cool.
10. 10
    Strain into a small saucepan.
11. 11
    Skim off fat and reheat.
12. 12
    Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
13. 13
    In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat until quite hot.
14. 14
    Brown chicken in batches, about 2 minutes per side.
15. 15
    Transfer to a deep platter and pour hot sauce over chicken.
16. 16
    If desired, garnish with cilantro.