Easy Adobo Chicken: A Flavorful Filipino Favorite for Comfort Food

Ingredients

• ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
• ½ cup (120 ml) white vinegar
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 lb (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1-2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, to taste)