Chicken Adobo

The adaptable preparation known as Adobo is
often called the national dish of the Philippines.

Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs (about 1 lb.)
4 chicken legs (about 1 lb.)
Kosher salt, to taste
14 cloves garlic, slivered
1 2⁄3 cups white wine vinegar
2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
10 bay leaves
Steamed long-grain white rice (optional)

Directions:
Sprinkle chicken pieces generously with salt
and place in a 14" nonstick skillet.
Add garlic to skillet along with
vinegar, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil over high heat; stir briefly,
then lower heat and simmer,
basting chicken occasionally with liquid,
until meat is cooked through and most of the
liquid has evaporated, about 40 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high.
Continue to cook chicken, turning it frequently,
until crisp and lightly browned all over, 6–8 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a platter
and serve with steamed white rice.