Chicken Adobo Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless – fat trimmed)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns (coarsely ground, if desired)
• 2 dried bay leaves (use fresh if you can)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 spicy chili (chopped (optional, for spicy version))
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• For Serving. White rice (sliced green onions, chili flakes)