Andrea's Favourite (aka Chicken Adobo)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken (legs & thighs)
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 bulb of garlic, crushed
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn

Recipe

• 1 combine ingredients, and heat until bubbles appear. some would call that the boiling point. add your chicken - chicken thighs or legs are preferable, but are not mandatory, of course. (the bones tend to add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi.) turn down the heat! you now want to simmer for 30 mins on medium heat, turning approximately 5 times to coat. figure about 1 turn every 6 mins., so choose something productive to do in between.
• 2 if you feel the chicken is adequately cooked, broil 5 minutes on each side. to add crispness, i believe. to reduce sauce, cook 20-30 minutes.
• 3 pour over sticky rice, if you have it. if not, brown rice is a healthy alternative.