Ingredients

2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 whole chicken, cut into parts
4 cloves garlic
1 onion, chunked
5 leaf bay leaves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups water
8 black peppercorns
steamed rice for serving

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
2. Add garlic, onion, bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and peppercorns. Stir and bring to a nice simmer.
3. Cover with lid and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another 15 minutes.
4. Serve with rice.