Chicken Adobo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb chicken (my favorites are chicken thighs, drumsticks, breast, skin optional)
2 cups soy sauce (I use Aloha)
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons ground pepper
4 tablespoons brown sugar
12 -15 garlic cloves, minced (I use a garlic press)
6 bay leaves

Preparation

In a large pot, combine soy sauce, vinegar, ground pepper, brown sugar, minced garlic and bay leaves.
If using chicken with skin, place skin side down in pot. Over high heat and uncovered, bring to a boil.
Once boiling, immediately turn down to a simmer and cover with lid.
After 30 minutes, remove lid and turn chicken over. Simmer 20 - 30 minutes more.