In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown. Set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the marinade, water, and brown sugar, then stir to combine.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Before serving, remove the bay leaves and sprinkle with fresh black pepper to taste. Serve with steamed rice.
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