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Chicken braised with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper until tender and deeply savory.
15 min
45 min
6 servings
Easy
1 hr
3 lb (1.36 kg) bone in chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 8 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce; 1/2 cup (120 ml) cane vinegar; 1 cup (240 ml) water; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tbsp brown sugar, optional; 3 scallions, optional; cooked rice
1. Pat chicken dry. 2. Heat oil in a heavy pot. 3. Brown chicken in batches for about 4 minutes per side and remove. 4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 5. Add soy sauce, vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, and sugar if using. 6. Return chicken and bring to a gentle simmer. 7. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, turning once. 8. Uncover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and reduced. 9. Adjust the sauce with a little water if needed. 10. Serve with rice.
SCHNAX TIP
Let the vinegar come to a simmer before stirring the sauce much. Reducing the liquid at the end concentrates the flavor.