In a mixing bowl marinade the chicken thighs with eight tablespoons of soy sauce, eight tablespoons of vinegar and a tablespoon of minced garlic. Set aside for thirty minutes.
In a pan sear the chicken thighs until fat renders and lightly cooked, set aside.
In the same pan saute, minced garlic and diced onion.
Add the seared chicken thighs and let it simmer then add the rest of the marinated mixture.
Add a cup of water, five pieces of bay leaves and a teaspoon of whole black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.
Adjust with salt according to taste and let it simmer until the chicken is well cooked.
Add a tablespoon of sugar and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
Transfer to a plate and serve!
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Notes
You can add potatoes to your adobo. Just cut them in half.