Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken (note 1)
• 3 pieces dried bay leaves (note 2)
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce (note 3)
• 6 tablespoons white vinegar (note 4)
• 5 cloves garlic (note 5)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar (note 6)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (note 7)
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn (note 8)

Directions

1. Combine chicken, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix well. Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour. Note: the longer the time, the better2 lbs chicken, 4 tablespoons soy sauce
2. Heat a cooking pot. Pour cooking oil.3 tablespoons cooking oil
3. When the oil is hot enough, pan-fry the marinated chicken for 2 minutes per side.
4. Pour-in the remaining marinade, including garlic. Add water. Bring to a boil1 1/2 cups water
5. Add dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken gets tender3 pieces dried bay leaves, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
6. Add vinegar. Stir and cook for 10 minutes.6 tablespoons white vinegar
7. Put-in the sugar, and salt. Stir and turn the heat off.Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt