Pinoy Chicken Adobo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 chicken (3 to 5 lb.)
6 to 10 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. soy sauce
salt (optional)

Preparation

Clean chicken thoroughly with lemon or salt.
Rinse well. Place all the ingredients into a casserole dish.
Mix and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Taste.
Simmer, but do not mix for 20 to 25 minutes.
Mix well so the juices are evenly distributed.
Lower the fire and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve when ready.