Chicken Adobo

Submitted by Chiaretta Ingaggo

2 lb

chicken, cut into serving pieces

dried bay leaves

4 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tbsp

vinegar

cloves garlic, crushed

1 to 2 c

water

1/4 c

cooking oil

1/2 tbsp

white sugar

to taste

salt and whole peppercorn

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce and garlic, then marinade chicken for at least 1 to 3 hours.
Place the cooking oil in a pan and apply heat.
When the oil is hot enough, put in the marinated chicken. Cook all sides for about 5 minutes.
Pour in the remaining marinade and add water. Bring to a boil.
Add the dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
Add vinegar. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
Put in the sugar and salt. Stir and turn the heat off.

Serve hot.

Yield: 4 Servings