2 lb chicken pieces, cut up or whole
1 head of garlic, coarsely chopped
(yes, anentire head!)
4 Tbsp soy sauce (or more to taste)
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups water
1/2 cup vinegar (rice vinegar or white wine vinegar work best)
2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp cooking oil
(1) Put vinegar, bay leaves...