Chicken Adobo(A Filipino Main Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chicken pieces
2/3 c. vinegar
2 Tbsp. crushed garlic
2 bay leaves, crushed
4 to 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. oil

Preparation

Combine chicken, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the garlic, bay leaves, soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Boil, then simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until tender.
If the sauce is reduced, add about 1/2 cup water.
Simmer, covered, until done (about 30 minutes more).
Remove meat from sauce.
Saute remaining garlic, in a skillet, in the oil, for a more pronounced flavor.
Add the chicken and fry until light brown.
Add the adobo sauce.
Serve with white rice.