Chicken Adobo

Ingredients :

• 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 tbsp. crushed garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• water
• 1 tbsp. oil

Cooking Procedures :

1. In a saucepan, combine chicken, vinegar, 1 tbsp. garlic, bay leaf, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until tender.
3. If the sauce reduced, add about 1/2 cup water. Simmer covered until done.
4. Remove meat from sauce. Reserve sauce.
5. In another skillet, sauté remaining garlic for a more pronounced flavor.
6. Add the chicken and fry until golden brown. Add adobo sauce.
7. Remove from heat and serve.