Description

Once you try this delicious chicken, you'll wonder why you haven't made this dish before. The chicken is tender and juicy with a wonderful tangy sauce that's perfect to serve with rice.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. cane or rice vinegar
• 1/2 c. soy sauce
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1 t. black peppercorns
• 1 T. vegetable oil
• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb., excess skin and fat trimmed off
• 5 medium garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• cooked rice, for serving, if desired

Steps

1. In a cup, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and peppercorns; set aside.
2. Dab skin on chicken dry with paper towels.
3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 thighs to pot, skin side down; let sear until golden brown on bottoms, about 4 - 6 minutes.