Chicken Adobo

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1. 1Step 1: Crush the garlic using a mortar and pestle.
2. 2Step 2: Combine the chicken, soy sauce, and crushed garlic in a large bowl. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour. The longer the chicken marinates, the better the flavor.
3. 3Step 3: Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade using kitchen tongs. Scoop out the crushed garlic with a slotted spoon. Reserve the garlic and marinade separately.
4. 4Step 4: Heat a cooking pot and pour in 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.
5. 5Step 5: Once the oil gets hot, pan-fry the marinated chicken for 2 minutes per side.
6. 6Step 6: Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
7. 7Step 7: Pour the remaining cooking oil into the same pot.
8. 8Step 8: Add the garlic from the marinade and sauté until it starts to brown.
9. 9Step 9: Return the chicken to the pot.
10. 10Step 10: Add the remaining marinade, whole peppercorns, and dried bay leaves.
11. 11Step 11: Pour in the water and let it boil.
12. 12Step 12: Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken becomes tender.
13. 13Step 13: Pour in the vinegar. Let it boil for 1 minute without stirring. Stir, then continue simmering uncovered for 15 minutes.
14. 14Step 14: Add the sugar and salt as needed. Stir, then turn the heat off.
15. 15Step 15: Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with rice. Share and enjoy!