Chicken Adobo

3 lbs chicken thighs

1/2 c vinegar

1/2 t peppercorn

3 bay leaves

3 t garlic

3 T sugar

3 T soy sauce (or use gluten-free soy sauce.)

1 c water

hot, cooked rice

Boil first.  Cook at medium, partially covered for approx. 2 hours.  If nec, add more sugar or soy sauce for taste and cornstarch or flour for thickening.  Serve with hot, cooked rice.