Adobong Manok

Ingredients:


Chicken, cut into serving pieces(2 1/2 to 3 pound)
White vinegar(3/4 cup)
Soy sauce(1/4 cup)
Onion, thinly sliced(1/2)
Garlic, crushed(4-6 cloves)
Bay leaf(1-2)
Peppercorns(6-8)
Salt(1 teaspoon)
Water(1 cup)
Oil(1/4 cup)


How to Cook:

• Add the chicken pieces, vinegar, soy sauce, onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt to a large, non-reactive bowl and refrigerate for 1-4 hours to marinate.
• Place the chicken and its marinade in a large pot. Add the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. 
• Add water as necessary to keep the chicken from drying out.
• Remove the chicken from its sauce, reserving the sauce, and pat dry.
•  Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high flame and sauté the chicken pieces to brown them. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Bring the remaining sauce to a boil over medium flame and cook until somewhat reduced and thickened.
• Toss the browned chicken pieces with the reduced sauce and serve with rice.