Coco Morante

to 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs (or 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs)

medium yellow onion, sliced

garlic cloves, chopped

soy sauce (use low sodium soy sauce for less salt, or tamari for gluten-free)

tablespoons white vinegar (or rice vinegar for a milder flavor)

brown sugar

black peppercorns

dried bay leaves

long grain white rice

water

Thinly sliced green onions, to garnish the rice (optional)