Chicken Adobo

2-3 lbs. chicken thighs (with bone and skin)
oil
large onion, diced
3/4 cup low sodium tamari or soysauce
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
lots of garlic, chopped or sliced
a bay leaf or two
whole peppercorns (I usually throw in a scant teaspoon)

Brown onion and chicken (skin side down) in large pot in some oil. Throw in garlic and fry for a minute. Add rest of ingredients and simmer until chicken is cooked and your house smells incredible. Serve over hot rice. Devour and fight over any leftovers.