Filipino Chicken Stew

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Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thigh
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon black peppercorns -- coarsely crushed
4 pieces bay leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic -- minced
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms -- sliced
1 teaspoon salt to taste
 

Preparation:

1. Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place aside in a thick pot. 2. Make a marinade of vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 1/4 cup of the water and add this to the chicken in the pot. Let sit for about 1/2 hour stirring occasionally. 3. Meanwhile, sauté the onions in about 1 Tbsp. of oil until translucent and fragrant then put aside. 4. Bring the pot of chicken and marinade to a boil and lower the heat. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes then add the mushrooms and remaining water. 5. Once again bring to a boil and season with salt if necessary. 6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with hot rice and a side dish of Bagoong Vegetables.