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Pour a bit of oil into your pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides. Take it out when it’s nicely browned.
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Wipe away any leftover grease using paper towels.
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Toss in the garlic with the peppercorns. Let them cook for about 60 seconds, just until they start to smell amazing.
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Put soy sauce, vinegar, broth, sugar, and bay leaves in the pan. Gently add seared chicken back in.
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Set the heat high till it boils. Turn it down to medium-low heat, pop on a lid, and let it slow-cook for 20 minutes.
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Remove the lid and crank up the heat. Let the sauce bubble and thicken for about 5 minutes or until it’s how you want it.