1 chicken (regular size)
1/2 c. rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 bay leaf
lard
2 c. water

Clean the chicken. Cut into pieces. Add the salt, minced garlic and pepper to the chicken. Put in a kettle and add bay leaf, vinegar and water. Cover and let simmer until the chicken is tender and the liquid has practically evaporated. Add fat and fry meat until brown. Serve hot or cold.

Variation: A cup of thick coconut milk and cream may be added to the fried chicken. Simmer for a few minutes to heat the coconut milk through.