Chicken Adobo

the cider vinegar gives this dish a great twang without overpowering it. Delish!

Chicken Adobo

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or equivalent)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp olive oil for frying
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves

Marinate: place chicken into a large bowl that can be covered with a lid or plastic wrap (a Ziploc baggie works well). Pour vinegar and soy sauce over chicken and season with black pepper to taste. Toss to coat, making sure chicken pieces are covered with marinade. Cover bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown garlic (do NOT burn garlic!!!). After browning garlic, remove it from oil and discard.

Place marinated chicken pieces in hot oil. Pour remaining marinade over all and add bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and cook chicken pieces for about 15 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked. The marinade will reduce and makes a nice gravy. When chicken is cooked through (juices will run clear), serve immediately over rice.