This is a wonderful dish that we picked up in our travels to the islands. The preparation is simple and it doesn’t require strange or indigenous ingredients that you’ll need to go searching for. Will feed 4-6.

Ingredients
½ cup of white vinegar – Red or white wine vinegar will work just as well.
1 pinch of salt
3-4lb of chicken – we suggest bone-in chicken thighs for this recipe although breast meat or drumsticks are fine.
7 cloves of minced garlic
¼ cup of soy sauce
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 T Olive oil
1 Minced Shallot
1 Chili pepper – your choice of mild or spicy, although spicy is more authentic.
2 Bay leaves

1. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. One way to keep your meat moist is by cutting it diagonally and against the natural grain of the meat.
2. Sauté the garlic and shallots in the olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
3. Combine all the remaining ingredients (Yep, this is a one pot dish)
4. Add ¼ cup of water to the pot and simmer uncovered at medium heat for 30-45 minutes depending on how large you cut your chicken.
5. Stir every 10 minutes. Adjust the flavor by adding more salt and pepper. If you are looking for a little extra kick try adding some more chilies. Make sure you’ve removed the bay leaf before serving.
6. Traditionally this is served on a bed of steamed rice.

Variations
* Adding fresh greens and vegetables with the steamed rice makes this a complete meal the whole family will love.

* For a unique flavor enhancement, add some honey or maple syrup to the soy sauce. The blend of sweet, salty and spicy is a wonderful combination.

* Feel Free to substitute other meat for the chicken. Beef, Lamb and even a firm white fish are all acceptable substitutions. For a Vegetarian take on this dish simply substitute chicken with tofu, your favorite beans or a variety of root vegetables. Even if your family does eat meat this is a great dish to serve as a side as well that compliments grilled chicken or beef beautifully.

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